As "Major Magic," Captain Matt proves that anything can be used for God’s glory—even a rabbit in a hat.

On Sunday afternoon, Salvationists and friends gathered at Scarborough Citadel in Toronto for the territorial welcome of five cadets and four auxiliary-captains as the newest session to enter officer training. As they begin their first steps into a sacred covenant with the Lord and a future of ministry within The Salvation Army, the Proclaimers

Light of the World, in theatres now, is an animated film about the ministry of Jesus, told through the eyes of the Apostle John, who is widely believed to have been the youngest of Jesus’ 12 disciples.

Around the world today, nearly 25 million children are not attending school—a staggering number that reflects not just a crisis in education, but in opportunity, equity and hope. The reasons behind this are complex and varied. In some communities, families cannot afford the cost of tuition, uniforms or basic school supplies. In others, children

“I’d always gravitated toward children with special needs, children who are extremely vulnerable,” teacher Lori Barry explains. “These children need so much attention, but they often fall between the cracks.” Lori has been teaching now for 30 years, most of that time in special education. “I’ve spent a career teaching the children that no one else wanted to teach, that no one wanted to commit to—and they’ve changed my life.”

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. 

Do you have ny wishes? When Phil Callaway thinks of wishes these days, he think of my grandkids.

“What I most enjoy about being an officer in The Salvation Army and what I’m enjoying most about my job is the creative aspect I’m allowed to have, not only as a Christ follower but as a woman,” declares Major Tammy Sabourin. “The opportunity that The Salvation Army provides for women is very important to me,” she continues. “I’m equal to my

Eighty-eight-year-old Jimmy Steffan is an important part of The Salvation Army’s Wiarton Community Church in Ontario.

Why Lt-Colonel Morris Vincent and Major Vaden Vincent, two brothers from Triton, N.L., have returned to the foundation of their calling—serving as corps officers.