“And we believe in the Holy Ghost, Lord and Giver of life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spake by the prophets.”—Nicene Creed
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.”—Matthew 5:14-15 Generation Z, affectionately known as gen Z, refers to individuals born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s.
Whether it’s a large camp setting, meeting for Bible study or gathering for a weekly coffee group, make sure your men’s ministry is positioned for growth, that it’s feasible and, foremost, that Jesus is at the centre.
Consider how you can help others understand the profound impact of their contributions. Whether it’s a small act of kindness or a generous financial donation, every gift can play a part in something much greater.
Thank You for Showing Up
The mission of The Salvation Army needs you.
by Commissioner Susan McMillanSo, whether you are a shelter worker, a bandmaster, a bookkeeper or a pastor; if you work with youth in your corps or lead the Over-60 Club; if your office is in a headquarters or in a canteen on the street; if your clientele are hungry and poor, or wealthy and ready to donate; if your work involves sorting clothes in the thrift store, or finding homes for families in need— you are mission.
Read Up This Summer
Looking for a book to take on vacation? Here are 10 ideas.
by Captain Laura Van SchaickA summer reading guide by Captain Laura Van Schaick.
For Our Salvation
How the Nicene Creed helps us rediscover the immensity of God’s saving grace.
by Major Ray Harris
“Who for us men and for our salvation came down from Heaven.”—Nicene Creed It’s a Christian conviction that our world is not the world as God intends. In far too many respects it is a broken world, a wounded world. Its injustices, hatreds and invisible boundaries do not characterize the world God envisions. In response, however, God has acted,
“The book is aspirational—more spiritual than self-help, more realistic than motivational, and more ambitious than personal growth.”
How do we teach them to engage politically, without losing sight of eternity?
Like Jesus’ original followers, believers today are sent into the world to be his witnesses (see Luke 24:48; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8). I pray that The Salvation Army will never lose or abandon a sense of urgency in living its mission. Let’s always speak to people about Jesus, the joy of our salvation and the peace that comes from knowing him