About us
Our Mission
The Salvation Army Australia is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.
We share the love of Jesus by:
- Caring for people
- Creating faith pathways
- Building healthy communities
- Working for justice
The international mission statement of The Salvation Army:
"The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination."
14 October 2011
Soldiers and Adherents While everyone is welcome to attend Salvation Army corps (churches), some people choose to pursue a deeper and more formal level of commitment. These people can choose to become either soldiers or adherents. Soldiers and adherents both affirm that The Salvation Army is their primary place of Christian worship. Soldiers and adherents must be at least 14 years old. Soldiers So...
23 March 2011
The Salvation Army has many items we use in symbolic ways to reflect our faith and service. Here are but a few... Red Shield: The Red Shield has its origins in Salvation Army work during wartime...
22 March 2011
Our Terminology Because The Salvation Army operates according to a military structure (yes, we really are an Army!), you will come across some terminology that may be unfamiliar to you. Here’s...
22 March 2011
The Doctrines of The Salvation Army are 11 faith-based statements which summarise our Christian beliefs. The Doctrines place us in harmony with other mainstream denominations of Protestant Christianit...