Good energy, even dynamism, is often produced between two differing viewpoints. This is a rule of physics, academia, oratory, politics and more. Together the differing perspectives create vibrant tension. Here are 10 tensions matched together in The Salvation Army.  Far from being feared or avoided, they give us dynamism.

In June, nine Champions of the Mission cadets—fondly described as trailblazers—were ordained and commissioned as Salvation Army officers. This session was the first to complete the revised training program at the College for Officer Training, which was relocated from Winnipeg to Toronto in July 2023. 

“It is an incredible privilege to bring the light of the gospel of Jesus to those who are struggling with the darkness,” says Major Maru Millar of the Wiarton Community Church in Ontario. “I knew the Army was where I was meant to be. It made sense of my life, and I’ve never lost that vision in 30 years.”