Travelling Mercies
The Voong family risked everything to flee Vietnam. The Salvation Army helped them find refuge.
by Kristin Ostensen
With the support of The Salvation Army, a Vietnamese family builds a new life in Canada.
Off the Streets
In Greece, The Salvation Army’s Green Light Project helps women get out of the red light district.
by Jenny Lower
Since 2015, Athens’ red light district has seen an influx of immigration tied to the refugee crisis. The Salvation Army is meeting the needs of women who are being sexually exploited and victims of sex trafficking through the Green Light Project.
"My work here is my passion," says Alvin Chong, head chef at The Salvation Army's Belkin House.
Ethically Speaking
Sexual ethics in the church, what pastors need to watch for and the #MeToo campaign.
by Kristin Ostensen
Dr. Aimee Patterson, a Christian ethics consultant at The Salvation Army Ethics Centre in Winnipeg, recently gave an interview to Faith Today about sexual ethics in the church and the #MeToo campaign.
Asking the Tough Questions
Accountability Movement highlights our responsibilities to God and each other.
Interview by Geoff Moulton
In 2016, General André Cox launched the Accountability Movement, calling Salvationists around the world to “learn afresh the gospel values of integrity, servanthood and transparency.” In this interview, Commissioner Susan McMillan, territorial commander, and Colonel Lee Graves, chief secretary, explore how the Canada and Bermuda Territory is responding.
This past off-season, Houston and their NBA team scored huge when Chris Paul was traded to the Rockets in June.
An Unsung Hero
Remembering Peter Norman, the Salvationist who took a heroic and historic stand.
by Warren L. MayeRemembering Peter Norman, the Salvationist who put his athletic career in jeopardy and took a heroic and historic stand.
The Ministry of Reconciliation
We must challenge and overcome racism wherever it exists.
by Colonel Richard Munn
In a time when racial prejudice is on the rise, we must fight it intentionally and rigorously--remembering that we are all created in the image and likeness of God.
Helping Others
For Shawn Perkins, soldiership means being there for those less fortunate and honouring God.
by Ken Ramstead
Soldiership was "God’s calling for me," says Shawn Perkins.
Dear church: what will your response be to the stories of #MeToo and #ChurchToo? Will you believe us or silence us? Will you hold space to allow healing to begin?
