Captain Laura Van Schaick, territorial gender equity officer, recently sat down with General Brian Peddle (Rtd) to discuss the ongoing work of gender equity within The Salvation Army—both internationally and here at home. Their conversation reflects on the progress made, challenges encountered and their hopes for the future, and highlights the importance of recognizing and empowering the gifts and leadership of women and men across the Army.

The Jesus Our Compass tour continued in the British Columbia Division this week as Salvationists converged on Cariboo Hill Temple, Burnaby, for Sunday worship with our international leaders, General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham. The Holy Spirit’s presence was felt as many gathered at the mercy seat for prayer following

Under the theme Jesus Our Compass, the visit of the international leaders highlighted Jesus as the centre of everything we do and celebrated that we must look to him as our way, truth and life.