MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army, an international
movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible. It's ministry is motivated by the love of God. It's mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name, without discrimination.
The Salvation Army History
William Booth began The Salvation Army in 1865, when he left the Methodist ministry to begin a mission in the poverty-stricken slums of London. Known as "The Christian Mission," Booth's mission abandoned conventional church concepts and instead chose to take the message of hope and salvation to destitute people who needed it the most. Many of Booth's first converts to Christianity were rejected by traditional churches due to their pasts, but Booth still continued to support them spiritually and to challenge them to save others just as they had saved themselves.
To learn more about the history of The Salvation Army and its introduction to the Wake County area, visit the History section of our website.
The Structure of The Salvation Army
Early in its history, The Salvation Army was set up with a quasi-military structure patterned after the ranks of the British Armed Forces. This structure has contributed to a reputation for discipline and mobility that serves the organization well. The Salvation Army is actually made up of several sub-groups, equally important, and instrumental in accomplishing the mission of spreading the gospel and serving humanity.
To find out about how the members and staff of The Salvation Army is set up and its placement across the world, visit the Structure section of our website.
