Millennials are experiencing burnout at a rate much higher than ever before. This kind of burnout can’t be fixed with a vacation or even a sabbatical. It isn’t just a workplace problem that affects our physical and emotional well-being. It’s also a spiritual problem.
In June, British Columbia’s front-line ministry leaders were invited to The Salvation Army’s inaugural “Design for People” training event at Cascade Community Church in Abbotsford, B.C. The first of its kind for the British Columbia Division, Design for People was a three-day event aimed at fostering collaboration, learning and spiritual rejuvenation among front-line leaders.
This month, The Salvation Army will participate in two important days of remembrance and action: the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) on September 22, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. In this interview with Kristin Ostensen, managing editor, Major Ray Lamont, territorial modern slavery and human trafficking response co-ordinator, and Captain Crystal Porter, territorial Indigenous ministries consultant, talk about why Indigenous people are more vulnerable to MSHT, how the Army is fighting MSHT in our territory, and how Salvationists can prioritize MSHT response work and reconciliation year round.
When Abigail Howard started work on a class research project into The Salvation Army with classmate and friend Kyra Ducharme, the high school students not only underwent a learning experience, but their efforts and good work won $5,000 for the Salvation Army food bank in Orillia, Ont
Four cadets and two auxiliary-captains enter officer training.
Major Ray Lamont and Captain Crystal Porter look at how the Army is currently fighting modern slavery and human trafficking, and why Indigenous people are more likely to be affected by this injustice.
How a Sunday morning breakfast converation with Geno Lawrenzi Jr.'s, grandchildren turned into a talk about talking to God.
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.
“He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love” (Ephesians 4:16 NLT)
