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DOING THE MOST GOOD |
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About |
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City Command—Wichita, Kansas |
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Mission Statement of The Salvation Army “The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in HIS name without discrimination. |
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Advisory Board Members
Paul Allen Clay Bastian Al Buch Charles Chandler Ashley Cozine Bill Cozine Jan Davis Dennis Dietz Richard Dinkel Ray Dorsett Ralph Foster Joan Gallagher Larry Garcia Bruce Gilkeson Richard Hartwell Jeri Hinkle Robert Houston Joan Hubbard Rich Jiwanlal Elizabeth King Elizabeth Koch John Lewelling Walter Lewis Paul Longhofer Gene Lygrisse Nick Martineau Robert Moore Ron Myers Rosemary Niedens Tim Norton Susan Pool Cecil Riney Scott Ritchie David Rogers Barbara Rolph Peter Salmeron Sue Schlapp Dwayne Shannon Eric Strickler Roger Turner Wayne Wallace Tim Williams Tim Witsman Jim Zielke
Emeritus Members
Claude DeVorss
Life Members
Martha Buford Jean Garvey Tom Kinkaid Milford Peterson Carl Sebits |
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Donor Wall As you come into our lobby at 350 North Market, one of the first things you will see is our donor wall. This beautiful work of art was created to honor those who support The Salvation Army as well as act as an historical account of The Army in Wichita and the World. Here are some scenes from the wall. |
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1. The Cunningham sisters rode bicycles from Hutchinson to Wichita on May 12, 1886. They held the first street meeting in the mud at 116 East Douglas. Cowboys yelled at them as they knelt and prayed. The Wichita Beacon had an editorial that said, “The Salvation Army is in Wichita, and Hell is everywhere.”
2. The Wichita Salvation Army 2nd Corps band as it was in 1925. The Salvation Army was noted for allowing women and men to play together in a band.
3. The early years of The Salvation Army were difficult at times. During one incident, the entire group at an open air meeting held by The Salvation Army was arrested and taken to jail for disturbing the peace. Upon being released by jail, they were joined by Carrie Nation, a famous abolitionist, and held another meeting in front of the Eaton Hotel on Douglas Street. The arresting officer wanted no part of the 6’2”, 190-pound woman and left The Army alone.
4. Booth Memorial Hospital, founded in 1927. Served Wichita and the surrounding area for thousands of children. It began as a maternity home for young women in need. As society’s needs changed, so did the mission of the Booth Hospital.
5. The first Kansas cowboy converted by the Cunningham sisters.
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