While the drum has always been an important part of the Salvation Army musical tradition, for Salvationists, it has always been more than an instrument. From the beginning, the drum’s supreme function was as a “mercy seat” in open-air meetings.
For Mulky Liban, the journey to Canada was a chance for a new beginning. At six years old, her family fled war and conflict in Somalia, but even in South Africa, their security was still not guaranteed. “It was also not safe in South Africa,” she recalls. “When I was almost 18, I was left alone with no siblings, and I was seeking a place to
In the first article of this four-part series on generation Z and Jesus, we considered the overall landscape of the different generations in our churches today: from baby boomers to generation X to millennials. Now we turn our attention to the star of our discussion: gen Z. But before we look more closely at young adults and faith, we need to
Jacob Humble took his first steps at a Salvation Army summer camp. His lifelong involvement with The Salvation Army has shaped him into the leader and example he is today for the children he helps.
Birds are remarkable creatures crafted with love and a twinkle by the Master Designer who invites us to “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them” (Matthew 6:26). That same Creator is with you, loving and watching you.
The "black book" at Diane Stark's church was a weekly reminder that her family was attending in fewer and fewer numbers than before. But what could she do about it? God had an answer.
Georgina Community Church, Ont., celebrated a milestone anniversary of 50 years in May. According to Lieutenant Jenny Rideout, corps officer, the weekend was a “homecoming” and a “family reunion" that brought together current and former members, community leaders and dignitaries to reflect on the church’s history of service in Georgina. “The
The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Windsor, Ont., has expanded its shelter services to better support couples experiencing homelessness, as well as individuals with pets. According to Jason Linton, executive director, there are widespread gaps in services that often lead to people choosing between staying with their partner or pet, or having
Toronto’s Scarborough Citadel was filled with the iconic sounds of The Salvation Army—brass music, singing, clapping and a timbrel brigade—as the territory celebrated the ordination and commissioning of the Champions of the Mission on June 21. Officers, Salvationists, College for Officer Training (CFOT) faculty, friends and family witnessed the
Lt-Colonel Keith Pike, territorial secretary for business administration, asked Microsoft Copilot four key questions to see how it would engage with the heart of Christian belief and practice.
Purposeful breathing is one of the most effective ways to calm our stress response, and breath prayers combine deep breathing exercises with meditation on God’s Word.
We sometimes hear that the family is the basic unit of society, that villages and cities are made up of households, and so forth. The logic may seem intuitive because it has been repeated by philosophers since at least Aristotle. But both Jesus and Paul acknowledge more complicated realities in the community of Christ-followers.
On the importance—and uniqueness—of men’s ministries, the male loneliness crisis, and how any corps can build a successful ministry for men, with all generations involved.
