Born between 2010 and 2024, generation Alpha is the first generation to grow up fully immersed in a digital world. Connectivity, social media and online communities have been part of their lives from an early age, shaping their development and the way they understand and engage with the world around them. And with this increasingly connected

During the Second World War, members of The Salvation Army's Red Shield Services travelled overseas to support troops on the front lines of battle, often facing great danger themselves as they sought to "care for the body, mind and soul" of the soldiers.' In this video, General Clarence Wiseman and Brigadier Kenneth Graham share their first-hand

The Salvation Army is training leaders and responders to prepare for, mitigate and respond to emergencies effectively across the Africa Zone.

Nearly one in three Canadians are skipping or reducing meals because they can't afford groceries, according to a new national report from The Salvation Army, as financial pressures continue to force households to make difficult choices about everyday necessities. The Salvation Army's 2026 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals that

During the first weekend of October, the College for Officer Training and Leadership Development (CFOT) overflowed with people, energy and expectation as delegates from across the Canada and Bermuda Territory gathered for Explore Your Call. Rooted in Jeremiah 1:5, the weekend’s theme was “Made for a Divine Purpose,” celebrating the truth that

In August, The Salvation Army in Chilliwack, B.C., partnered with Ruth and Naomi’s Mission, a local Christian agency, to host an art exhibit that featured the talent and gifts of their clients. “Unhoused, Unhidden: A Celebration of Humanity” gave people in the unhoused community an opportunity to showcase their work at the Chilliwack Cultural

As her son's poster proved, Diane Stark was reminded that God can use our imperfect efforts—at spelling and at parenting—for His good.

For Carrie, The Salvation Army became a place that represented support during a period of transition. “If anyone just needs someone to talk to or maybe needs beds, food, clothing, anything, The Salvation Army is always there for you,” she concludes.

Swallowed by a sperm whale, a troubled young teen has only an hour to figure out a way to escape, while at the same time reconciling himself with the ghosts of the past.

If I’m honest, I used to keep many of my ideas to myself. I worried they were too different or simply not good enough. Over time, God has been teaching me that creativity begins with trust. I’ve learned to share what he places on my heart—not because every idea is the right one, but because discernment begins when we’re willing to offer it. No

It comes down to a simple question: Will this be better because I was here?

An understanding of letting go is at the heart of Jesus’ fifth “I Am” statement: “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25).

In our first-ever pop culture episode, the Salvationist podcast welcomes Dr. Mandy Elliott, a professor of English and film studies at The Salvation Army’s Booth University College in Winnipeg, to talk about two fascinating pieces of pop culture that came out this year—a book called Yesteryear and a new Netflix adaptation of Little House on the

Bangladesh is a country of about 178 million people, located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal just east of India. The Salvation Army has been active there since 1971 and has many thriving ministries. Lt-Colonel Elizabeth Nelson, a Canadian officer, is currenting serving in Bangladesh as the territorial commander, but her history of service in

The former mayor of Gander, N.L., a passenger who landed in Gander, and Salvationists who responded at Ground Zero remember The Salvation Army's response to 9/11.