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Catastrophic Texas floods
Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central Texas, USA

Earthquake in Myanmar
The Salvation Army mobilises resources following the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake

Wildfires in South Korea
The Salvation Army is engaged in emergency relief efforts following the single biggest wildfire ever recorded in South Korea
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Salvation Army Team Takes to the Sea to Raise Money for Slavery Victims
A team of Salvationists from the UK is taking part in the Round the Island yacht race to raise money for anti-trafficking work

The Salvation Army Assists Volcano Victims in Guatemala
The Salvation Army in Guatemala is helping people affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano, which has claimed at least 75 lives

First interview with General-Elect
Interview with Commissioner Brian Peddle who will become the 21st General of The Salvation Army in August

The General Announces Next Chief of the Staff
Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham has been appointed as Chief of the Staff.
Twenty-first General of The Salvation Army Elected
On the day voting would begin, it was symbolic that the morning began with the worldwide prayer meeting

Prayers for ‘Inner Strength’ Surround the Candidates
The candidates and their spouses were given further time on Wednesday morning to finish questionnaires and write speeches.

History-making Continues at Nineteenth High Council
Tuesday morning began with nominees indicating whether they would accept or decline their nomination for election to office as General.

2018 High Council: Candidate Profiles
Candidates who have accepted their nomination for General of The Salvation Army in alphabetical order (by surname).

Ground-breaking Nominations Received at 2018 High Council
Solemn and contemplative moments marked the nominations process in this first stage of the election to be the 21st General of The Salvation Army
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