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Despite their weaknesses, the men and women who lead you in your spiritual walk count it a privilege to grow with you in the ways of holiness
March 25, 2012 by Lieutenant Robert Jeffery 4 Comments
I need to share something that may shock you. The man or woman leading your church is a flawed shepherd. That's right; they are flawed to the core. I'll tell you what I know about it and you can judge for yourself whether what I have to say is true. The man who preaches to you every Sunday, who exhorts you to live as Jesus did, sometimes lives his life in such a way that his actions don't … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army still needs officers. But how do we encourage Salvationists to consider this unique call to ministry?
March 1, 2012 Interview by John McAlister 22 Comments
In this round-table discussion on Salvation Army officership, John McAlister, features editor, speaks with Major Fred Waters, candidates’ secretary, Captain Mark Braye, corps officer, Temiskaming Community Church, Ont., Kevin Slous, youth pastor at Mississauga Temple Community Church, Ont., and Megan Smith, a student at the University of Toronto. JM: What is officership? How would you … [Read more...]
General Linda Bond chooses names for three future training sessions of cadets
November 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
Following consultation with the International Management Council, General Linda Bond has decided on the names for the following training sessions of Salvation Army cadets: 2013-2015: Heralds of Grace 2014-2016: Messengers of Light 2015-2017: Joyful Intercessors … [Read more...]
Robert McFarlane, chief financial officer of TELUS, says giving back makes for happy employees
September 27, 2011 Interview with Robert McFarlane Leave a Comment
Robert McFarlane is the chief financial officer and executive vice president of TELUS Communications Inc. and TELUS Corporation. He has a bachelor of commerce degree from Queen’s University and a master of business administration degree from the University of Western Ontario. He serves as a member of The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board and the Vancouver Advisory Board. McFarlane … [Read more...]
Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session challenged to lift up the name of Christ
September 22, 2011 by Major Margaret McLeod 3 Comments
Each September, a new session of cadets commences training to be Salvation Army officers. Most of these cadets will spend the next 22 months at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) in Winnipeg. On Sunday, September 18, the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session were officially welcomed as first-year cadets under the leadership of Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, territorial leaders. … [Read more...]
Here are the first photos from the Commissioning and Ordination of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session.
June 25, 2011 by John McAlister 7 Comments
On Saturday, June 25, 11 Salvation Army officers were commissioned and ordained with the rank of lieutenant. Led by Commissioner William W. Francis, territorial commander, the ceremony recognized their calling to serve as spiritual leaders in The Salvation Army. In attendance was General Linda Bond, international leader of The Salvation Army. Although not present in an official capacity, … [Read more...]
Profiles of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session
June 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
On June 25, the cadets of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session will be commissioned and ordained as Salvation Army officers. Nine cadets are from the Canada and Bermuda Territory, and two are from the India Eastern Territory, having trained at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) in Winnipeg. Here are short profiles of the 11 cadets. Peter Kim Prior to commencing my training at CFOT, I … [Read more...]
God’s call on our lives is still real. And this calling presents each of us with a choice.
June 10, 2011 by Major Fred Ash Leave a Comment
Those who know me best know that I am a poet at heart. Not that I am capable of writing good poetry. I am, however, one of the few people who actually have bought a book of poetry—several in fact. Two of my favourite poems are by the same poet, an American by the name of Robert Frost. The first is one called The Road Not Taken, a curious title because the poem focuses on the road he actually … [Read more...]
Events include the commissioning and ordination of Salvation Army officers, a youth celebration, a public worship meeting and the retirement service for Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis
May 24, 2011 Leave a Comment
This weekend, the cadets of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session will be commissioned and ordained as Salvation Army officers with the rank of lieutenant. Click here to read short profiles of the newest Salvation Army officers of the Canada and Bermuda Territory. The commissioning and ordination service will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A live … [Read more...]
Is the Army’s appointment system too restrictive? Should we consider an approach where congregations “call” their own officers?
May 3, 2011 by Major Ray Harris and Captain Justin Bradbury 5 Comments
NO. The appointment system links us in meaningful ways. It allows us to do things together that we couldn’t accomplish separately. BY MAJOR RAY HARRIS It was a sultry night in June 1974. I stood with my wife, Cathie, on the stage of Toronto’s Massey Hall. General-Elect Clarence Wiseman looked us squarely in the eyes and said, “I appoint you to Drumheller in the Alberta Division.” … [Read more...]
When the program launched, approximately 20 mothers and children came to the games night, which happens every Friday. Now, nearly 60 people attend each week.
Booth UC grants 61 certificates and degrees to students
May 6-12 is Emergency Preparedness Week, a national effort of Public Safety Canada in partnership with The Salvation Army and other emergency management organizations
Monthly dinner program reaches out to low-income individuals and families
