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A CALLING

We will Train you, Equip you, and Send you to the field.

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Are you ready
for battle?

730 days of rigorous training await you, ready to test your dedication and fortitude as it steers you toward fulfilling your calling. Long hours, arduous studies, and personal sacrifices are required - however, the final outcome is certain to be worth every ounce of effort!

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Salvation Army Officers serving nationally

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133 Countries

Are served by The Salvation Army.

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We’ve been pursuing our mission.

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4 Initial Steps

To Become a salvation army officer

  1. Become a Salvation Army soldier at your local corps (church)

  2. Take the "Am I A Candidate?" quiz

  3. Contact your local Candidates Secretary

  4. Sign Up for 730 Weekend

Testimonies

  • "I couldn't tell you about the calling, it looks different for everyone. But I knew at a point that there was more to me than being set free from addiction. That’s when my corps officer introduced me to the Evangeline Booth College and right there was where I said, 'That's the calling.' "

    Lieutenant Timothy Green

  • “We have been very involved in other churches, in several different denominations, but we had never seen people truly being the hands and feet of Jesus like we saw at The Salvation Army. At that moment, we knew The Salvation Army was where we were called to minister.”

    Lieutenant Kalynn Green

  • Being a Salvation Army officer is totally different than only being a pastor. That’s something I learned. It is a lot of work. But this is going to be the greatest opportunity that you have to impact as many people you encounter. The greatest joy is my officership.

    Captain Luis Villanueva

program summary

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train

Our two-year curriculum allows cadets to be trained on various aspects of The Salvation Army Officership, from Pastor to Preacher, Youth Leader to Social Worker, and more.

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Equip

Our program provides cadets with the essential resources to achieve their spiritual, academic, and leadership goals. From textbooks and equipment right through to tools of success.

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Send

After two years of training, Salvation Army Officers are sent to their initial appointment - the start of a fulfilling and meaningful journey where they will fulfill their calling to full-time ministry.

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