“I love the mission and the sacred work of The Salvation Army,” says Major Carson Decker, territorial candidates secretary, “sharing the love of Jesus, meeting human needs and being a transforming influence.
“It’s been a beautiful journey, filled with incredible moments, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. And if I had to do it all over again, I would still say yes.”
Faith & Friends interviewed hockey icon Ron MacLean in Toronto after he was the keynotespeaker at the Hope in the City breakfast, the traditional kickoff of TheSalvation Army’s kettle season.
In 2021, we launched a new chapter, mobilizing under a new vision with a 10-year horizon and a strategy to guide us toward that future. Today, halfway through the journey, it’s time to pause, reflect and refresh around what matters most—and move forward together.
When an accident changed the course of Walter “Wally” Gamblin’s life, The Salvation Army Grace Village in Edmonton has been his home for the past 18 months. “I really like Grace Village,” he says. “It’s a brand-new building with lots of facilities. I’ve felt happy here.”
Advancing the mission of the international Salvation Army through partnerships in Canada and Bermuda.
Hear a powerful story of someone who overcame depression and cyberbullying through faith, friendship, and the supportive environment of the program.
My passionate prayers to God for my son’s physical healing ended abruptly the night he died. But my prayers of surrender are ongoing. My need of grace for this never ends. However, it was “bending my knee” that led me into the next step of kingdom grieving—that of healing.
One bird Phil Callaway gives a hoot about is owls.
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?
