Servants of Christ
February 24, 2010 Interview with Colonels Donald and Ann Copple
Colonels Donald and Ann Copple, chief secretary and territorial secretary for women’s ministries, officially retire from active service on February 26, 2010. They spoke with John McAlister, senior editor, about their years of ministry. What led you to become Salvation Army officers? Don: When I...
Where’s My Valentine?
February 13, 2010 by Major Fred Ash
When I was a kid in elementary school, there was a Valentine’s Day tradition I dreaded. The teachers, in an attempt to stimulate creativity, instructed us to make valentine boxes into which our classmates could put valentine cards. Some of us worked very hard to make fancy boxes decorated with hearts,...
The First 100 Days
December 15, 2009 by Lieutenant Robert Jeffery
I can still hear the words hanging in the air: “I commission you as an officer in The Salvation Army and appoint you to Spryfield Community Church, Maritime Division.” It has been 100 days since that special moment and I am now in the thick of things, fully immersed in my new appointment. My bags...
The Youth Have Spoken
October 13, 2009 Interview with James Pedlar
Over the past two decades, The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda has experienced a significant decline in church membership and Sunday attendance. Of particular concern has been the loss of many young people. In 2007, the territory began a research project with the hope of gaining a better understanding...
Friends of Christ
September 21, 2009 by Major Beverly Ivany
On September 20, we welcomed to the College for Officer Training a new session of cadets—people who have accepted God’s calling upon their lives. But God is already calling others for 2010-2012. The next sessional name is Friends of Christ. Those who apply to officership are called to serve Christ...
Ambassadors of Holiness
September 21, 2009 by Major Margaret McLeod
“Lives will be changed today because the presence of the Holy Spirit is among us,” said Major Eric Bond, principal, College for Officer Training (CFOT), at the morning service that officially welcomed the 11 cadets of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session. Held in the CFOT chapel in Winnipeg, the worship...
Lt-Colonel Jean Moulton: A Bringer of Light
July 30, 2009
“I was called by the Lord to be a Salvation Army officer at the most unlikely time—just as I was about to enter the teaching profession,” says Lt-Colonel Jean Moulton, secretary for personnel. “In obeying the call to officership I felt that I was giving up so much, but God had much more in store...
Adventure of a Lifetime
June 23, 2009 by Major Beverly Ivany
Many people today are uncertain about their meaning and purpose in life. Those called to officership have the opportunity to lead the Army into the future. Some, however, hesitate to answer this call from God. Considering the cost, this is understandable. Unconditional surrender to God’s will requires...
Witnesses for Christ
June 18, 2009
Sixteen cadets of the Witnesses for Christ Session have been commissioned as Salvation Army officers with the rank of lieutenant. Salvationist.ca asked them to share their personal testimonies as they prepare to fulfil God’s mission in the world. Lieutenant Danette Downtown Since arriving at CFOT,...
Leadership in Action
June 9, 2009 by John McAlister
As an organization, The Salvation Army operates a wide spectrum of specialized ministries, such as churches, homeless shelters, addiction programs, day-care centres, chaplaincy and long-term care facilities. As such, it is essential that we have qualified and committed leaders to oversee these sensitive...
