The Salvation Army was founded to serve both worlds—body and soul—but over time, they can feel disconnected. Our corps can become consumed with maintaining programs, buildings and schedules. At the same time, our social service ministries often carry the load of engaging the community. If William Booth walked into one of our corps today, what would he see?

The Salvation Army is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. With such a wide scope of ministry, there are many service opportunities for both officers and lay personnel interested in serving overseas. Below is a list of available positions in other Salvation Army territories, prepared by the IHQ personnel department.

We often have good reasons to cope with stressful thoughts, but what a relief, a reprieve even, to leave them behind for a while. Being present in the present can be such a gift.  And walking a dog, in my case a greyhound called Blondie, is a lesson I’d love to share with you on how to take ourselves off autopilot.

At the Chilibre Corps in Panama, the youth program nurtures children and teens as they grow in faith, character, and service. Younger kids learn Bible verses, life skills, and simple ways to help others, while older youth take on leadership roles—supporting the younger ones, learning to lead meetings, playing instruments, and strengthening their walk with God.

I Can Only Imagine 2, the sequel to the 2018 faith-based film by the same name, offers a look into the next chapter of Bart Millard (John Michael Finley), the frontman for the Christian band MercyMe, and picks up about 15 years later.

“A handshake goes a long way,” says Tracy Desjarlais (Piapot First Nation of Saskatchewan), Indigenous liaison for public affairs and emergency disaster services (EDS) for the Canada and Bermuda Territory. “And to build trust within the nations, it’s important for us to be present.” As part of The Salvation Army’s commitment to establishing this

Australian officers talk about their calling; about some of the biggest and most surprising differences between The Salvation Army in Australia and Canada; and about their church’s process of rebuilding after Covid and how Kingston Citadel has a renewed vision and is thriving today.

Each year, the month of February is designated in our territory as Call and Commitment Month, where we create space for individuals to discern and explore God’s call on their lives. It is a time to reflect, pray, encourage others and journey together as we listen with open hearts to His voice. Majors Jim and Michelle Mercer share about their

Living History is an ongoing series showcasing just a small assortment of the more than 350,000 items housed at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre in Toronto. This month, we spotlight a unique gift given to General Clarence Wiseman at the 1975 Salvation Army congress in Stockholm, Sweden. The August 16, 1975, edition of The War Cry included a

Phil Callaway sets out 20 reasons why he and his wife, Ramona, have been married 41 years.