As The Salvation Army’s Atlantic divisional candidates secretary, Major Louise Pond is well aware that officer recruitment is a priority for the territory. And one of the priorities for the recruitment strategy is to identify potential candidates for officership. But how to get potential candidates enthused and motivated? Ashley helping out at

In a season when calendars are full and noise is constant, Community Church of Lethbridge, Alta., hosted an Advent art show, providing a quiet space to walk slowly, view the art, read the reflections and consider again what it means for Christ to come into our world. 

For Richard, a young boy in Zambia, The Salvation Army’s Gifts of Hope program has been life-changing. His story highlights the heart of Gifts of Hope—that even the smallest gifts can spark a ripple effect of change. Richard’s family received two goats, and what may have seemed like an ordinary gift soon became extraordinary. Every day, the

A corps is a local expression of The Salvation Army in the body of Christ. It can have officers, staff, volunteers, clients and donors, but it must have soldiers who take ownership—and responsibility—for the doctrine and the mission.

Canadian Salvationists Jahred and Jessica Warkentin continue to share their experiences and prayer requests as they serve in ministry with The Salvation Army in Bangladesh.

Silas Allen is the youth ministries and outreach co-ordinator at Northridge Community Church in Aurora, Ont.

I joined The Salvation Army in April 2021, at the height of the pandemic. It was COVID, so the entire world was in a transitional phase, as was our family. I was in the middle of my doctorate in Atlanta, Georgia, when COVID hit, and my husband and I were newlyweds living in different countries. We used COVID as a time to reset and figure out

Many Salvationists served with The Salvation Army War Services overseas and in Canada during both world wars.

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 Prince Edward Island.

At Nanaimo Community Church, B.C., an art therapy program is blending creativity, community and mental-health support into a unique and accessible therapeutic experience. The program is led by Hannah Arabsky, an art therapist who also works part time at the Salvation Army thrift store in Nanaimo. “I grew up in an artistic family,” she says. “I