Geoff and I have been married for 16 years and have three children. Both of us grew up in Salvation Army families, entered full-time ministry as Salvation Army officers and were ordained in 1990. Following a 70-year absence of the Salvation Army in the Soviet Union, we led a six-officer team to reestablish the ministry there. We came back to Canada in 2000 and are presently living and working in Regent Park, the oldest and largest housing project in Canada with a project called Project 614. ‘The 614’ has been a model of change impacting the Salvation Army mission in the inner city. There are now several 614s worldwide, with more starting in the near future.

Our team is committed to a way of community development that is uniquely powerful. By moving into the community, becoming part of the lives of those served, forming relationships between members of the community who can serve each other, building self-esteem, friendships and partnerships, Project 614 achieves results. We have every faith in the wisdom of our approach and the unique depth of its effectiveness in developing the heart of a community.