As The Salvation Army, yes, we strive to save souls; we cannot compromise on this point. But we also strive to save communities and to reform the world so that it more closely resembles the kingdom of God. This is the “salvation for both worlds” of which William Booth wrote in 1890 and of which Scripture speaks. That—and nothing less—is the mission of The Salvation Army.

“God has blessed me, so much more than I ever deserved,” he says. “But that can’t compare to the joy I receive when I see someone changed by the power of God.”

If we’ve learned anything from the COVID-19 nightmare of 2020, it’s that we can’t escape pain or suffering. This has been a year of suffering on a global scale, a year when we learned the true meaning of lament, described by theologian N.T. Wright as “asking the question ‘why’ in the midst of our suffering and not getting an answer.”

There is no greater gift than using my abilities to worship God and helping others to do the same.

Lt-Colonels Morris and Wanda Vincent have been serving internationally with The Salvation Army since January 2017, first in the Kenya West Territory and now in the Caribbean Territory. Read more about their experiences.

The Salvation Army is launching a campaign called “Stand Up, Step Up, Speak Up" for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).

Remembering to care for ourselves has become increasingly important just as it is becoming more challenging. But there’s reason to have hope. Implementing some changes to our routines can make a big difference in mitigating fatigue, and potentially in preventing burnout altogether.

With 27 years of experience as corps officers, Majors Brian and Deborah Coles discuss the joys and challenges of ministry.

Salvation Army officer Major Stephen Court offers four ways for sanctification to be able to share the love of Jesus with others in 2021.