Two years at CFOT—from calling to cadet to commissioned officer
For those called to officership in The Salvation Army Western Territory, the journey begins with a calling and continues at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont (CFOT). Cadets come to CFOT for the singular purpose of being trained and
A week in the life of a Salvation Army emergency disaster services officer
By Jesse Posner, Lt. - While every disaster is unique and creates its own special needs, the core of The Salvation Army's disaster program consists of several basic services from food assistance to emotional and spiritual care. Services are adapted to
Gender Equity and The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is committed to the equality of men and women. In 1895, William Booth directed senior leaders in Orders and Regulations for Salvation Army Staff Officers: “Women must be treated as equal with men in all the intellectual and
How much do you know about holiness?
Samuel Logan Brengle served for 30 years and was known as a minister to The Salvation Army's officers and soldiers in the United States. Brengle is widely considered to be the premier theologian of holiness in The Salvation Army. He believed
10 things you didn’t know about human trafficking
The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million survivors of human trafficking globally. According to the Polaris Project, traffickers use violence, threats, deception, debt bondage and other manipulative tactics to force people to engage in commercial sex or
How to volunteer to be a Salvation Army bellringer
When you drop a dollar (or more!) into a Salvation Army kettle, that money helps fund programs in your community—from the food pantry, emergency utility assistance, to after-school programs and so much more. That money helps The Salvation Army serve
How The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers work
Every day in America, over 6,500 people are hospitalized for substance abuse. The Salvation Army is where those facing addiction of any kind find the cure. "We’re a spiritual recovery program, all funded through store and recycling and dependent on in-kind
What does The Salvation Army’s corporate structure look like?
The General, with headquarters in London, is the international leader of The Salvation Army. In the United States, the functions of The Salvation Army are coordinated by the National Commander, whose office is in Alexandria, Virginia. For administrative purposes, the nation
What you should know about Salvation Army advisory organizations
“The officer must be ‘Army,’ and the board must be ‘community.’ But when we blend them properly together they will fit into an integrated team that will be of great service to God and to man.” —Dick Hagerty, Western Territorial
How William and Catherine Booth started The Salvation Army
William and Catherine Booth build a movement by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to the destitute in London’s East End. William Booth embarked upon his ministerial career in 1852, desiring to win the lost multitudes of England to Christ. He
5 Christian character-building programs at The Salvation Army
Building character The Salvation Army offers positive ministry programs for young people of all ages, including Moonbeams, Sunbeams, Girl Guards and Adventure Corps. These Christian character-building programs are focused on helping children learn about themselves and the world through education, fellowship,
How The Salvation Army helps the community after a disaster
Emergency Disaster Services The Salvation Army began offering assistance to disaster survivors after a major hurricane hit Galveston, Texas in September 1900, destroying the coastal city and killing thousands of people. At the request of The Salvation Army's National Commander, Commissioner