Our contributors tackle three common phrases heard in reconciliation conversations between Indigenous people and settlers. Adding their perspectives, they actively explore what it means to journey on the road to reconciliation. 

What is more important: a building or the mission itself?

Place matters. We are called to be pilgrims on a journey, but we must also recognize the importance of community for God’s children.

The cross of Christ signifies his triumph over sin, and the empty tomb, his triumph over death.

The first step on the journey of right relations, is to come and sit, to listen and learn.

Until we put aside the “stiff upper lip” mentality and stop pretending our lives are perfect, we are going to continue to struggle with a lack of genuine friendship.

Thoughts and prayers should propel us toward action, even when it requires sacrifice.

Updating our systems digitally is not just about bits and bytes; it’s about serving people well.

Australian Salvation Army officer Major Christine Faragher presented a paper exploring the complex legacy of Catherine Booth, co-founder of The Salvation Army, at the 2022 Wesley Symposium this year.

We need to continue to fan our flames as Salvationists, because "even a God-lit fire needs tending."