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.
One Child at a Time
Opening doors to education through the Brighter Futures Children’s Sponsorship Program.
by Major Heather Matondo
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
Trailblazers
First session of cadets completes revised officer training program.
by Major Margaret McLeodIn 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.
Carrying the Torch
The Salvation Army is a perfect fit for Major Tammy Sabourin’s ministry philosophy and mindset.
By Ken Ramstead
“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
A Pull to the Pulpit
Why two Salvation Army officers—and brothers—have returned to corps ministry.
by Lt-Colonel Wanda VincentWhy 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.
One Small Step for Man …
… and one giant leap for The Salvation Army as our flag heads to the moon—and back!
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.
Goals for Jesus
Why Wendell Anderson has a passion for serving the community and mentoring the next generation.
Wendell Anderson attends Cedar Hill Corps in Warwick, Bermuda, and is a case manager at The Salvation Army’s emergency housing shelter in Pembroke, Bermuda. Where are you from? I was born and raised here in Bermuda and grew up in a very close family. I have my mom, dad and one brother. My uncles, aunties and cousins all live close by, and we do
Sometimes, as it was for Mary and as it was for me, it takes a crisis, an event of profound suffering, to realize the purpose of being human can be met by even the “least of these.”
Generation Z in the Church
Our young adults are watching us. What do they see?
by Major April McNeillyExploring how cultural forces, such as individualism and secularism, have shaped both gen Z and the evangelical church itself.