These articles were the most-read articles on Salvationist.ca in 2025, and the most popular podcast episodes of the year.

10. What Is a Salvation Army Corps?
It began as a heckle but led to a deeper question.

It was his first sermon as divisional commander for The Salvation Army in the North East of England. Captain (Dr.) John Clifton had just started speaking when a man at the back of the room interrupted: "Our corps has just been closed, and I challenge you to reopen it.” How should he respond? 

9. The Good Doctor
How Claire Osmond’s faith guides her medical studies.

Claire Osmond is a Salvationist and a medical student, and although her studies keep her busy, she always finds time to live out her faith. "As I enter the medical field and interact with patients, I strive every day to embody the character of Jesus," she says. 

8. Salvation Army Corps in Corner Brook, N.L., Merge
The new Corner Brook Community Church unites two congregations.

 Two long-standing Salvation Army corps in Newfoundland and Labrador, Corner Brook Temple and Corner Brook Citadel, have officially merged to form the newly established Corner Brook Community Church. In February, both congregations came together for their first service.

7. Explore Your Call 2025 Inspires Transformation
Weekend of learning, worship and discernment empowers delegates to hear God’s call.

In October, 64 delegates from across the territory participated in the annual Explore Your Call weekend. The three-day event gave them a chance to explore full-time vocational ministry within the Army and what it might mean to answer God's call. 

6. Island Hoppers
A trip to Bermuda enabled four candidates from Newfoundland and Labrador to experience hands-on ministry and share their calling to full-time ministry.

The candidates spent six days serving in shelters, food banks and local corps. Through outreach and worship, they explored their own calling to serve as officers within The Salvation Army and be the hands and feet of God.

5. Amazing Grace
Salvationist Grace Kelly inspires others as Miss Achievement.

Grace Kelly is no ordinary teenager. Crowned Miss Achievement Newfoundland in 2024, Kelly is also a proud Salvationist dedicated to her faith, family and community. 

4. Honouring the White Buffalo
Family and faith defined Jordan Brown-Ratcliffe’s life. Now an Indigenous memorial fund carries his legacy.

Adopted by Salvation Army officers, Jordan Brown-Ratcliffe grew up in a loving and faith-filled home where he was encouraged to explore his Indigenous roots. After his tragic passing in 2019, a memorial fund was established to help other Indigenous youth attend the Celebration of Culture. 

3. Second Chances
Aux-Lieutenants Dianne and Eli Drodge thought the doors to Army ministry were closed forever. But almost 25 years later, God had other plans.

Though they stepped away from officership, God's call never left the Drodges. And this past August, he brought them back to full-time ministry once again.

2. A Pull to the Pulpit
Why two Salvation Army officers—and brothers—have returned to corps ministry.

“These days in corps ministry are among my most fulfilling as I journey up close with Salvationists and the larger community,” says Lt-Colonel Morris Vincent. His brother, Major Vaden Vincent, agrees. "I see God moving among the people.”

1. Meet the Champions of the Mission
New officers embrace calling to share the gospel with all creation.

This past June, the Canada and Bermuda Territory welcomed nine new officers. As they looked forward to their commissioning, the cadets shared their reflections on their calling and how they will champion The Salvation Army’s mission in all they do.

Most Popular Podcast Episodes of 2025

Conception Bay South's Live-Stream Ministry

Every Sunday, tens of thousands of people tune into the services at The Salvation Army's Conception Bay South Corps, N.L. In this episode, Majors Chris and Claudette Pilgrim, the CBS corps officers, and Lindsey Andrews, live-stream ministry co-ordinator, share how the ministry works and has grown over the years—especially since the pandemic. And most importantly, they share real stories of how the ministry is changing lives in Newfoundland and Labrador  and around the world.

John Lam, Bandmaster of the Canadian Staff Band

This past summer, John Lam retired after 30 years of ministry with the Canadian Staff Band, including 17 years as bandmaster. As he wrapped up his time with the band, Lam reflects on his life and faith, from his life-transforming experience at National Music Camp, to a time of personal tragedy and how God has been faithful to him, to some of his most memorable experiences with the staff band, and why music is still critical to the Army’s mission today.

Gen Z and Jesus, with Major April and Rebekah McNeilly

About 50 percent of Gen Z in North America identify as "nones," meaning they don’t have any religious affiliation. The big question is: why? Why have so many left the church? And for those who haven’t, why have they stayed? This episode features a roundtable discussion with Major April McNeilly and her Gen Z daughter, Rebekah McNeilly. We get into the trends and data, the personal lived experiences of Gen Zs, and the heart of the gospel message that is still transforming young people today.