Eva was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Her parents were both majors in the Salvation Army.
Evangeline Evelyn Burrows was named after the daughter of William Booth , the founder of the Salvation Army.
When she was born her father lifted her up and declared * I dedicate this child to the glory of God and the salvation of the world.*
General Eva was the second woman to lead the international Salvation Army. She carried the banner back to Eastern Europe after the fall of Communism.
During her 7 year tenure she rekindled the 150 year old organisation original goal of evangelising. insisting We don’t use social services as a bait to fish for converts.
She was well known for her quotes.
The salvation Army seeks by god’s grace to save people from the mess they make of their lives.
Wikipedia.org have created a very good resume of her life. This I have included plus a couple of her quotes.
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