In the first article of this four-part series on generation Z and Jesus, we considered the overall landscape of the different generations in our churches today: from baby boomers to generation X to millennials. Now we turn our attention to the star of our discussion: gen Z. But before we look more closely at young adults and faith, we need to

Memories of ordination and commissioning.

Adopted as an infant by Salvation Army officers, Jordan Brown-Ratcliffe grew up in a loving and faith-filled home where he was encouraged to explore the Indigenous roots of his birth family. From music and travel to art and nature, Jordan embraced life while seeking to understand his own identity and place in the world. In 2019, Jordan passed

"What you see is what you get with Tara. She is someone who loves Jesus and has a strong desire to bring others into a saving relationship with Jesus as she has experienced. Her life was turned around by him and she longs to see people, especially youth, know they are loved by Jesus and that he longs to be in relationship with them.” 

For Saskatoon Temple, what started as a simple act of generosity grew into a meaningful partnership with a local school.

I recall thinking, Here is a man who truly lives his faith. An act that, to me, was such a gift, so supportive and helpful. He was just a faithful follower of Jesus, living and doing as the Bible teaches.

On one of the darkest days of the early Canadian Salvation Army, a simple tablecloth saved a Salvationist who nearly drowned in the sinking of the Empress of Ireland.

Allow me to introduce you to Carol. She was a business professional who looked like she had everything; however, she was hiding a grim home life. Carol was the victim of physical, emotional and spiritual abuse at the hands of her husband. Through a connection with a corps, she met the corps officers. They recognized that Carol was being abused.

On June 21, the Canada and Bermuda Territory will commission nine officers in the Champions of the Mission Session.

Corps across the territory are incorporating Alpha into their ministry strategies, from group gatherings over shared meals to outreach efforts for youth.