The Salvation Navy began in 1885 after General William Booth was presented with the three-masted steam yacht Iole. From this ship, meetings were conducted, and Bibles and religious books were distributed.
In April, Canadian Salvationists Jahred and Jessica Warkentin took up roles as program co-ordinator and development officer in the Bangladesh Territory. Over the coming months, they will share their experiences and prayer requests in this blog for Salvationist.ca.
To some, a haircut might seem like a simple thing, but to Ellie Ollenberger andthose she helps, it’s a gift of hope. The 22-year-old hair stylist at Bromley Hair Lounge in Maple Ridge, B.C., volunteers to cut hair at The Salvation Army’s Ridge Meadows Ministries. “Giving back to my community is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done,” she says.
Whether it’s a large camp setting, meeting for Bible study or gathering for a weekly coffee group, make sure your men’s ministry is positioned for growth, that it’s feasible and, foremost, that Jesus is at the centre.
Roger Yenkins is the director of housing services for Saskatoon Community Services.
In this second article on the Beatitudes, key teaching from the Sermon on the Mount (see Matthew 5-7), Jesus comforts those who mourn.
Grow provides opportunities to explore themes of leadership, spiritual formation and social justice through a variety of guided Bible studies, exciting activities and life applications.
As "Major Magic," Captain Matt proves that anything can be used for God’s glory—even a rabbit in a hat.
