The Salvation Army was founded to serve both worlds—body and soul—but over time, they can feel disconnected. Our corps can become consumed with maintaining programs, buildings and schedules. At the same time, our social service ministries often carry the load of engaging the community. If William Booth walked into one of our corps today, what would he see?
We often have good reasons to cope with stressful thoughts, but what a relief, a reprieve even, to leave them behind for a while. Being present in the present can be such a gift. And walking a dog, in my case a greyhound called Blondie, is a lesson I’d love to share with you on how to take ourselves off autopilot.
At the Chilibre Corps in Panama, the youth program nurtures children and teens as they grow in faith, character, and service. Younger kids learn Bible verses, life skills, and simple ways to help others, while older youth take on leadership roles—supporting the younger ones, learning to lead meetings, playing instruments, and strengthening their walk with God.
I Can Only Imagine 2, the sequel to the 2018 faith-based film by the same name, offers a look into the next chapter of Bart Millard (John Michael Finley), the frontman for the Christian band MercyMe, and picks up about 15 years later.
Australian officers talk about their calling; about some of the biggest and most surprising differences between The Salvation Army in Australia and Canada; and about their church’s process of rebuilding after Covid and how Kingston Citadel has a renewed vision and is thriving today.
