When Hannah and Peter Chaulk signed up to become officer candidates for The Salvation Army, they weren’t just following a career path—they were following a call from God. “That’s what we’re called to do,” Hannah says. “Hopefully through showing our love for others, they can come to know Christ.”

Iryna Reunova never dreamed that she’d be forced to flee her home because of war. She and her husband, Alex, had worked hard and made a good life for themselves in Kharkiv, Ukraine. In their 60s, they were close to retiring and looked forward to having time to do the things they loved. “Alex had just finished building a greenhouse

A few years ago, I had the privilege of visiting The Salvation Army’s Rajagiriya Elders Home in Colombo, Sri Lanka, an experience that left a permanent mark on my heart. The residents of this home were such a blessing to the visiting team—their warmth and wisdom shining brightly despite the challenges they face. My visit was part of

More than 60 delegates from across the Canada and Bermuda Territory came together for the 2024 Explore Your Call weekend in Richmond Hill, Ont., in October, motivated to learn about the call to ministry in The Salvation Army. From their initial welcome on Friday evening to the closing Sunday morning worship service, attendees were given the

“The donations we secure don’t just send kids to camp—they create memories and opportunities that can change lives.”

On September 28, Booth University College celebrated the grand opening and dedication of its two campuses, both located in downtown Winnipeg. There was joy and the sound of music in the air as the Heritage Park Temple band, led by Bandmaster Jim Moulton, accompanied the event. The service opened with prayer and then a land acknowledgment by

An officer shares her experience with pregnancy loss and infertility. A Salvation Army resource for hosting a "Hannah Service."

Corps officers share their experience with revitalization at Cariboo Hill Temple.

Major Ray Lamont and Captain Crystal Porter look at how the Army is currently fighting modern slavery and human trafficking, and why Indigenous people are more likely to be affected by this injustice.

If Jeanette Levellie had only remembered the secret to freedom from worry that she’d discovered years ago—the many times in her past God has shown how much bigger He is than, well, anything—she could have saved myself weeks of whining. 

The impact of written words—inspired by God—upon people’s lives, to strengthen and encourage them, is miraculous. But we all don’t have to write novels, magazine articles or even a daily devotional book to do that. Yet we all can write!

The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field in Liverpool, England, unveiled a rare, limited-edition 12-inch vinyl acetate of John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band’s seminal hit record, Give Peace a Chance and Remember Love, in honour of its 55th anniversary this past July.

NEW & NOTABLE Who Am I to Change the World?: From a Comfortable Couch to a Courageous Calling BY MAJOR PETER BROOKSHAW “If you want to change the world, you have to get off the couch,” says Major Peter Brookshaw, corps officer at Morley Salvos, Perth, in the Australia Territory. In his new book, Who Am I to Change the World?:

We are truly partners in the gospel as we become the hands and feet of Christ and live out the mission and values of The Salvation Army in the communities where we serve. 

Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel, Shōgun is an American-produced historical drama set in 17th-century Japan. The series provides a compelling look at a period of cultural paradigm shift, against the backdrop of Christianity’s global expansion.