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ONE FOR ALL James Knaggs & Stephen Court Three books in one volume. Contents include the global editions of One Day and One Thing and the first printing of One Army. ONE DAY: “It will breathe fresh heart into Salvationists everywhere.” – General Paul Rader (Ret.) ONE THING: “There is a coherent, unassailable answer to today’s pluralism.” – General Eva Burrows (Ret.) ONE ARMY: “This book makes the case for the whole world.” – General Linda Bond i ONE FOR ALL James Knaggs and Stephen Court 2011: Frontier Press All rights reserved. Except for fair dealing permitted under the Copyright Act, no part of this book may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from author/publisher. Knaggs, James (James Merle), 1950- . Court, Stephen (Stephen Ernest), 1966-. ONE FOR ALL ISBN 978-0-9768465-2-9 Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved. Subediting: The Salvation Army Australian National Editorial Depart- ment and Barry Gittins Set in Adobe Garamond Pro and Girard Slab Design, typesetting and cover by [email protected] The Salvation Army USA Western Territory ii A DREAM FOR THE SALVATION ARMY GLOBAL EDITION James Knaggs & Stephen Court Applauding the first edition The vision set out in this short publication vibrates with spiritual life and holy ambition. May it become a reality more and more as the days go by and as Salvationists in every part of the world continue to seek the will of God. Let the prayers of all Salvationists uphold those working to achieve every aspect of the vision. I firmly believe that one day it will come true and sooner than we might expect if God is given his way among us. Work on, pray on, keeping your faith high in the power of the Lord. —Shaw Clifton, General (Ret.) From a passion guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, Commissioner James Knaggs has crafted a personal and corporate dream—a dream that was promptly embraced by the soldiers of the Australian Southern Terri- tory. While the dream served as a powerful, far-reaching vision statement for that territory, it should be embraced as a vision for every territory and command around the Army world. It is a pleasure to enthusiastically endorse this kingdom and Army-building vision statement. My prayer is that each aspect of the dream becomes a reality throughout the Austra- lian Southern Territory and indeed in The Salvation Army throughout the world. —William W. Francis, Commissioner, Territorial Commander, Canada and Bermuda I hear the rumbling from “down under.” A revived, Holy Spirit- filled Salvation Army of believers is rising with a fresh vision and passion for not only what can be, but what ought to be! It always happens when God gives a dream. For the sake of the kingdom to come, don’t let these dreams die! — Israel L. Gaither, Commissioner, former National Commander, United States of America As a fellow missioner, I am excited to read the dream of my friend, Com- missioner Jim Knaggs. My spirit is lifted and challenged to prayer and action for the cause of Christ and the mission of The Salvation Army in the pursuit of the day when this dream will be a reality. God bless the Australia Southern Territory and God bless The Salvation Army. —Lawrence R. Moretz, Commissioner, USA Eastern Territory Brilliant! Encouraging you toward unique and creative thinking, so that ONE DAY…Bold! Challenging you to break the boundaries, so that ONE DAY…Blessed! The God-inspired vision of a leader whose ONE DAY has come. May it spread across the world. —Joe Noland, Commissioner (JoeNoland.com) Commissioner Knaggs has cast a thorough, thoughtful and exciting vision for the future of the Army to which the Salvationists of Australia must now respond—not only in words, but in creative, costly and Christ- honoring action. —Paul A. Rader, General (Ret.) As a former territorial commander of the Australia Southern Territory, I consider it a privilege to add my endorsement to the concepts contained in the dream of Commissioner James Knaggs. We of course have a part to play, if this dream is to be realized. If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land (2 Chron. 7:14). As you meditate on the vision that God has given to Commissioner Knaggs, may there be a wholehearted, positive response of heart and mind to the challenge presented. The con- cepts contained in this dream certainly have biblical backing. They reveal something of the heart of God for the Australia Southern Territory and the world. My prayer is that there may be a mighty moving of the Spirit in your midst during these challenging days. —Bramwell H. Tillsley, General (Ret.) A DREAM FOR THE SALVATION ARMY James Knaggs & Stephen Court viii Table of Contents Foreword to the global edition ..................................................xii Acknowledgements ................................................................... xv Introduction—A dream ........................................................... xvi Stephen Court (Major) Vision 1—In its entirety ........................................................... 01 James Knaggs (Commissioner) Vision 2—Sanctified through and through .............................05 David Antill (Major) Vision 3—Known by this love .................................................. 11 Carl Schmidtke (Lt. Colonel) Vision 4—Mercy and justice .................................................... 15 Lisa Thompson (Soldier) Vision 5—Integrity in expression ............................................. 19 Amy Reardon (Captain) Vision 6—The gospel for everyone ............................................23 Aaron Peterson (Soldier) Vision 7—Social programs—eternal effect ...............................27 David Eldridge (Major) Vision 8—Eradicate indecencies ...............................................33 Danielle Strickland (Major) Vision 9—Biblical social strategy..............................................39 Ian Barr (Lt. Colonel) Vision 10—Headquarters support ............................................43 Victor Leslie (Lt. Colonel) Vision 11—Salvo stores as saving stations .................................49 Bob Moorthie (Soldier) Vision 12 and 13—Salvo fair trade ........................................... 55 Birgitte Brekke (Colonel) ix Vision 14—Tracing the lost ...................................................... 61 Christine Poff (Major) Vision 15—Adding to our number daily .................................. 65 Bramwell Southwell (Corps Sergeant Major) Vision 16—Growing Army ......................................................69 Steven Howard (Lt. Colonel) Vision 17—Pervasive proliferation ............................................73 Eva Burrows (General, Ret.) Vision 18—Creative ministry ...................................................77 Carol Jaudes (Soldier) Vision 19—Creative worship .................................................... 81 Donna Peterson (Major) Vision 20—24/7 .......................................................................87 Judith Bennett (Major) Vision 21—Lighthouses of prayer .............................................93 Kirsten Gourd (Soldier) Vision 22—Prayer destinations .................................................97 Chong-duk, Park (Colonel) Vision 23—New things .......................................................... 103 Joe Noland (Commissioner) Vision 24—Marked by holiness .............................................. 109 Max Sturge (Major) Vision 25—Outpouring of the Spirit .......................................115 Rowan Castle (Captain) Vision 26—Global compassion .............................................. 119 Kenneth W. Maynor (Lt. Colonel) Vision 27—Responsive to the voice of God ............................123 Fleur Hodge (Soldier) Vision 28—Unusual response of the called .............................129 Marney Turner (Major) Vision 29—The priesthood of all believers .............................. 133 Anthony Castle (Soldier) x Vision 30—A sparkling, refreshing “cocktail” ........................ 137 Robyn Clinch (Lt. Colonel) Vision 31—Young people filled with the Spirit ....................... 141 Olivia Munn (Soldier) Vision 32—Child warriors ..................................................... 145 Genevieve Peterson (Captain) Vision 33—Forgiveness ...........................................................151 Buhle Dlamini (Soldier) Vision 34—Love supremely, rely completely ........................... 155 Barbara Wilson (Major) Vision 35—Expressing our love .............................................. 161 Wesley Harris (Commissioner) Conclusion: Living the Dream ................................................ 165 James Knaggs (Commissioner) Endnotes ................................................................................. 168 xi Foreword to the global edition General Paul A. Rader (Ret.) and Commissioner Kay F. Rader In the darkest days of Israel’s troubled history, heaven seemed silent, dreams had died and there appeared no vision to offer hope and a future to the people of God. This is clearly not such a day for Salvationists—in America’s West or the Army world. God is speaking and we are listening. The “dream” that gave birth to this stirring collection of essays was gifted to a battlefield commander, not an arm chair strategist. Commissioner Jim Knaggs articulated