Lent prepares our hearts for Jesus’ ministry on the cross. As we progress through these next weeks, let us hear the call to abide, give up our striving and embrace a lifegiving relationship of abiding.

Every year, individuals and corps across Canada and Bermuda raise funds to support the work of The Salvation Army in more than 130 countries worldwide. As the COVID-19 pandemic grew and congregations were forced to stay home, it would have been easy to forgo the Partners in Mission campaign. Instead, Salvationists were quick to adapt, determined to raise funds in safe and creative ways. 

Learning more about the Zambia Territory as part of the youth ambassador program has changed my point of view on the ways that the Army is meeting human needs throughout different territories, as well as broadened my ideas of what ministry can look like within my own community.

Canada and Bermuda’s territorial children and youth department has teamed up with the U.S.A. Central Territory for Salvation Army (SA) Gaming, a new and innovative ministry that provides a safe, positive environment for gamers.

Three different activities are used in Matthew 4:23 to describe the scope of Jesus’ ministry: teaching in the synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of heaven, and healing the sick. In the first article of this three-part series, we examined Jesus’ teaching ministry; here we consider his proclamation of the good news of the kingdom of heaven.

New and notable books, TV shows, apps and stories.

It is very encouraging to read Bible stories, as I find it so easy to identify with some of the people in the Bible. One person that stands out for me is Elijah. He is this amazing prophet with an incredible ministry. The high point of Elijah’s career came when he had a showdown with the prophets of Baal and won (see 1 Kings 18). God moved

Marcus and Alexandria Venables didn't have the wedding day they expected, due to the pandemic. But it gave Alexandria an opportunity to reflect on how God has shaped their love story.

For 135 years, Salvationists around the world have come together to raise money in support of the international Salvation Army through the Self-Denial Campaign, also referred to as Partners in Mission. Every territory, command and region participate in this campaign, but self-denial is different for everyone. That’s why we reached out to Salvationists to ask, “What does self-denial mean to you?” 

The Salvation Army continues to march, spreading the gospel message and meeting human needs within local communities.