ONE ARMY ONE MISSION ONE MESSAGE
ONE ARMY: We see a God-raised, Spirit-filled Army for the 21st century - convinced of our calling, moving forward togetherWe will...
- deepen our spiritual life
- unite in prayer
- identify and develop leaders
- increase self-support and self-denial
We will...
- emphasise our integrated ministry
- reach and involve youth and children
- stand for and serve the marginalised
- encourage innovation in mission
We will...
- communicate Christ unashamedly
- reaffi rm our belief in transformation
- evangelise and disciple eff ectively
- provide quality teaching resources
THE DOCTRINES OF THE SALVATION ARMY
As set out in Schedule 1 of The Salvation Army Act 1980We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.
We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.
We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead – the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory.
We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.
We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.
We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.
We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.
We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.
We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgment at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked
Prayer
Prayer is vital to the work of The Salvation Army and we take it very seriously. Our Worldwide Prayer Meeting takes place every Thursday morning - people are encouraged to commit to a specific half-hour time slot and prayer for the mission of the international Salvation Army. The prayer meeting, introduced by General Linda Bond, has been likened to a 'Mexican wave of prayer', as it continues in each international time zone. Currently, 129 different countries are represented - thousands of people around the world pray each week.
To help you spend daily time with God, we've selected a prayer for each day - click here for today's prayer. We hope you will be inspired, helped and blessed by them. More than that, we pray that a quiet time with God becomes a regular fixture in your life.
Please contact us if you would like to talk to a Salvation Army officer (minister of religion) or to be put in touch with a Salvation Army corps (church) near you.
International Positional Statements
The International Moral and Social Issues Council (IMASIC) advises
the General on contemporary moral and social issues, and recommends
statements of official position on such issues.
Its members are drawn from all around the world, and include both officers and soldiers of The Salvation Army. The council also calls upon expertise from outside the Movement when necessary.
Salvation Army positional statements express the scriptural basis for the statement and the principles underlying it. They are intended to provide information to the public and guidance to Salvationists, and must be approved by the General before publication. While it is understood that individual Salvationists may hold different views on some subjects, official statements made on behalf of The Salvation Army by its officers and those who speak for the Movement must be consistent with the stated position.
Although much careful and prayerful thought is given to each positional statement before publication, they are all subject to periodic review. They may therefore be said only to represent the considered view of The Salvation Army on a given subject at a certain point in time.
Its members are drawn from all around the world, and include both officers and soldiers of The Salvation Army. The council also calls upon expertise from outside the Movement when necessary.
Salvation Army positional statements express the scriptural basis for the statement and the principles underlying it. They are intended to provide information to the public and guidance to Salvationists, and must be approved by the General before publication. While it is understood that individual Salvationists may hold different views on some subjects, official statements made on behalf of The Salvation Army by its officers and those who speak for the Movement must be consistent with the stated position.
Although much careful and prayerful thought is given to each positional statement before publication, they are all subject to periodic review. They may therefore be said only to represent the considered view of The Salvation Army on a given subject at a certain point in time.
Worship
The Salvation Army is an integral part of the universal Christian Church, although distinctive in government and practice.
Salvation Army places of worship are sometimes called 'citadels' or 'temples', but, whatever their name, they are Christian churches open to the community they serve and offering a warm welcome to all.
Most Salvation Army centres hold weekly worship services, usually on a Sunday. These meetings have a relaxed atmosphere, and can include hymn singing, Bible readings, testimonies (members of the congregation talking about their Christian experiences), and presentations by worship or drama groups. The hymns and songs may be accompanied by a traditional Salvation Army brass band or a more contemporary worship band with keyboard, guitars, drums and other instruments. The Songsters (choir) may provide a vocal lead or present a reflective musical item.
As well as services on a Sunday, there are often weekday and evening activities, such as prayer groups, family events, lunch groups, youth clubs and meetings for seniors.
Why not go along to your local Salvation Army centre and see for yourself all that it can offer?
Personal devotions and worship together in the community of believers are vital parts of Salvation Army spiritual life, as are Bible study, prayer and meditation. We provide an online course of readings in our Daily Bible Reading Guide, Daily Prayers to help you centre your personal prayer time, and a Pause for Thought for your meditations.
Our Centre for Spiritual Life Development provides many helpful resources and co-ordinates The Salvation Army's 24-7 Prayer initiative.
The
Salvation Army began in 1865 when William Booth, a London minister,
gave up the comfort of his pulpit and decided to take his message into
the streets where it would reach the poor, the homeless, the hungry and
the destitute.
His original aim was to send converts to established churches of the day, but soon he realized that the poor did not feel comfortable or welcome in the pews of most of the churches and chapels of Victorian England. Regular churchgoers were appalled when these shabbily dressed, unwashed people came to join them in worship. Booth decided to found a church especially for them - the East London Christian Mission. The mission grew slowly, but Booth's faith in God remained undiminished.
In May 1878, Booth summoned his son, Bramwell, and his good friend George Railton to read a proof of the Christian Mission's annual report. At the top it read: THE CHRISTIAN MISSION is A VOLUNTEER ARMY. Bramwell strongly objected to this wording. He was not a volunteer: he was compelled to do God's work. So, in a flash of inspiration, Booth crossed out 'Volunteer' and wrote 'Salvation'. The Salvation Army was born.
Our interactive timeline highlights some of the key events in The Salvation Army's history - adjust the scroll bars to see more or less detail.
Salvation Army places of worship are sometimes called 'citadels' or 'temples', but, whatever their name, they are Christian churches open to the community they serve and offering a warm welcome to all.
Most Salvation Army centres hold weekly worship services, usually on a Sunday. These meetings have a relaxed atmosphere, and can include hymn singing, Bible readings, testimonies (members of the congregation talking about their Christian experiences), and presentations by worship or drama groups. The hymns and songs may be accompanied by a traditional Salvation Army brass band or a more contemporary worship band with keyboard, guitars, drums and other instruments. The Songsters (choir) may provide a vocal lead or present a reflective musical item.
As well as services on a Sunday, there are often weekday and evening activities, such as prayer groups, family events, lunch groups, youth clubs and meetings for seniors.
Why not go along to your local Salvation Army centre and see for yourself all that it can offer?
Spiritual Life
The Salvation Army is not only part of the Christian church but also a 'holiness movement' whose members seek to become more like Jesus Christ through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives.Personal devotions and worship together in the community of believers are vital parts of Salvation Army spiritual life, as are Bible study, prayer and meditation. We provide an online course of readings in our Daily Bible Reading Guide, Daily Prayers to help you centre your personal prayer time, and a Pause for Thought for your meditations.
Our Centre for Spiritual Life Development provides many helpful resources and co-ordinates The Salvation Army's 24-7 Prayer initiative.
History
The
Salvation Army began in 1865 when William Booth, a London minister,
gave up the comfort of his pulpit and decided to take his message into
the streets where it would reach the poor, the homeless, the hungry and
the destitute.His original aim was to send converts to established churches of the day, but soon he realized that the poor did not feel comfortable or welcome in the pews of most of the churches and chapels of Victorian England. Regular churchgoers were appalled when these shabbily dressed, unwashed people came to join them in worship. Booth decided to found a church especially for them - the East London Christian Mission. The mission grew slowly, but Booth's faith in God remained undiminished.
In May 1878, Booth summoned his son, Bramwell, and his good friend George Railton to read a proof of the Christian Mission's annual report. At the top it read: THE CHRISTIAN MISSION is A VOLUNTEER ARMY. Bramwell strongly objected to this wording. He was not a volunteer: he was compelled to do God's work. So, in a flash of inspiration, Booth crossed out 'Volunteer' and wrote 'Salvation'. The Salvation Army was born.
Our interactive timeline highlights some of the key events in The Salvation Army's history - adjust the scroll bars to see more or less detail.
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