General William Booth and the ‘I’ll Fight’ address
On May 9, 1912, Salvation Army founder General William Booth gave his final, most distinguished address to a packed crowd of 7,000 Salvationists at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Booth's final words sum up the heart of The Salvation Army's
What does The Salvation Army believe?
The 11 Doctrines of The Salvation Army From the beginnings of The Salvation Army in 1865 as the East London Revival Society to the present, there has always been a definite creed to which the movement's members have subscribed. The first
Steps to becoming a commissioned officer in The Salvation Army
What does it take to become a Salvation Army officer? Below are the typical steps to becoming a commissioned officer. Called by God to full-time ministry, specifically officership Active soldier in a local corps Attend Future Officers Fellowship Retreat Recommended by
How does The Salvation Army High Council work?
Chief of the Staff Commissioner Brian Peddle formally summoned 111 qualifying officers in mid-April to form the next High Council, meeting in London starting May 17 to elect the 21st General of The Salvation Army. The High Council comprises all
What do The Salvation Army crest and shield signify?
The Salvation Army is readily recognized around the world, but do you know how its symbols came to be? While the red shield is an internationally recognized identifier of Salvation Army service to those in need, the crest is a