Salvation Army
The Salvation Army was founded by William and Catherine Booth in London in 1865 as a Christian mission to the urban poor. Organized along military lines with officers, ranks, and uniforms, it combines evangelical Christianity with a holistic commitment to social service. The Salvation Army operates one of the world's largest social service networks, providing food, shelter, disaster relief, and rehabilitation programs in over 130 countries.
Doctrine
What We Believe
Salvation
Grace through repentance and faith; entire sanctification (Wesleyan-Holiness)
Scripture
Bible as the divinely inspired rule of Christian faith and practice
Baptism
No water baptism practiced; salvation comes through faith, not outward rites
Communion
No formal Communion observed; Christ is always spiritually present
Worship Style
Evangelical; brass band music, congregational singing, and practical preaching
Church Government
Military-style hierarchy; officers appointed and deployed by territorial commands
Women in Leadership
Women have been ordained as officers since founding; equal ministry with men
LGBTQ+ Stance
Traditional; marriage defined as between a man and woman
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