Ian Pollard is the divisional emergency disaster services (EDS) director in the British Columbia Division. He attends Cascade Community Church in Abbotsford, B.C.

Discover the Elders Program in Palu, Indonesia, where seniors find companionship, spiritual growth and support. Hear heartfelt stories from participants like Fatiaro and Maryam about how this program has become their second home. Through activities, faith and community, this initiative is bringing joy and purpose to the golden years. To download

At The Salvation Army’s Anchor of Hope Community Church's indoor soccer program in Vancouver, it’s still not about the goals scored or matches won, but about the profound impact it has on the lives it touches.

Since its earliest days, The Salvation Army has raised funds to support its mission and ministry with the help of a variety of collection-box efforts.

“Is there a diet for people like us?” asked a client in a nutrition class at Harbour Light, a Salvation Army addictions treatment program in Vancouver, where I was a dietitian for more than a decade. This facility is in the roughest and least-understood neighbourhood in the city. The session was with clients in the first and hardest weeks of the

We Believe is a six-part series on the Nicene Creed, which marks its 1,700th anniversary in 2025. 

The Home Front is an ongoing series where we highlight the mission and ministry taking place around our territory. We will visit each Canadian province and territory, as well as Bermuda, and celebrate the innovation and impact the Army is having in corps, social services and youth ministry. This month, we highlight Ontario.

Follow Okta Sudirman’s journey at the William Booth College for Officer Training in Jakarta. Once struggling, Okta’s life was transformed by faith and a calling to serve God. Now, as a cadet, he’s learning to make a difference and inspire others. Experience the camaraderie and spiritual growth of future officers dedicated to spreading hope. To

The Bible is not one book written by one author. It is a collection of 66 books (more like a library) and it contains books of many different genres. It’s important to understand what genre of book you’re reading to have the proper context for how to read it. 

When Leah Willis Taylor was facing darkness in her life last year, a Salvation Army women’s camp came at just the right time. Her daughter was struggling with addiction, and Willis Taylor felt lost and filled with sorrow. As a Christian for more than 50 years and a member of the St. John’s West Corps, N.L., she was used to turning to the Lord