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 Nova Scotia.

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.

Roger Yenkins is the director of housing services for Saskatoon Community Services.

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.

Around the world today, nearly 25 million children are not attending school—a staggering number that reflects not just a crisis in education, but in opportunity, equity and hope. The reasons behind this are complex and varied. In some communities, families cannot afford the cost of tuition, uniforms or basic school supplies. In others, children

In June, nine Champions of the Mission cadets—fondly described as trailblazers—were ordained and commissioned as Salvation Army officers. This session was the first to complete the revised training program at the College for Officer Training, which was relocated from Winnipeg to Toronto in July 2023. 

“What I most enjoy about being an officer in The Salvation Army and what I’m enjoying most about my job is the creative aspect I’m allowed to have, not only as a Christ follower but as a woman,” declares Major Tammy Sabourin. “The opportunity that The Salvation Army provides for women is very important to me,” she continues. “I’m equal to my

Why Lt-Colonel Morris Vincent and Major Vaden Vincent, two brothers from Triton, N.L., have returned to the foundation of their calling—serving as corps officers.

A highly respected and decorated pilot for the U.S. Navy and a NASA astronaut, the commander considered it a pleasure to take the flags along because he deeply appreciated the work of The Salvation Army.