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The
Salvation Army's Values
SALVATION
We proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all our ministries.
God’s mission is a mission of love and restoration. Through
the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus, God provided the
way of salvation culminating in the gift of eternal life for all
who respond in faith. We value this gift of grace, believing that
it has the power to liberate, heal and transform individuals and
communities. We seek to embody this same grace and mission in our
thoughts, words and deeds.
HOLINESS
We are shaped by the Bible and the example of Jesus through the
presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
We acknowledge our total dependency on God. We pray, follow God’s
Word and live by faith. Our mission demands that we respond to the
lordship of Jesus Christ and remain radically obedient to the leading
of the Holy Spirit. We are committed to a disciplined Christian
lifestyle and service in Christ’s name.
INTIMACY
WITH GOD
We commune with God through worship and prayer.
Intimacy with God is both our privilege and responsibility. Disciplined
and persistent prayer, worship, meditation, studying God’s
word, solitude and self denial are essential to our faith, spiritual
growth and mission.
COMPASSION
We embody God's love, reaching out to others and caring for them.
God reaches out to every person in love. Our mission is always in
response to that love.
We strive to meet the needs of vulnerable groups and those overlooked
or ignored in our communities. When needed, we will stand for them
and advocate on their behalf. We accept that showing compassion
may threaten those who benefit from present arrangements of power.
Our desire is for God to work through our ministries to renew broken
families, empower the poor and transform neighborhoods.
RESPECT
We promote the dignity of all persons.
We believe that all people are created in God’s image. Although
we are sinful creatures, we believe that Jesus was sent to restore
the relationship between God and humanity. We treat people with
dignity, recognizing that they are loved by God. We work to break
down barriers that promote an us/them perception. We do not see
only the needs and weakness of people, but also the gifts and strengths
that God has given them. We work alongside people helping them to
recognize their worth in Christ.
EXCELLENCE
We are innovative and effective.
We require our ministries to establish measurable goals and objectives
and to evaluate results. We measure mission effectiveness and adjust
or prune as necessary. We allocate our resources to maximize the
benefits to individuals and communities. We equip and empower our
men and women and deploy them according to their abilities, talents,
training and expertise. We plan for future leadership. We pray that
God will provide highly-motivated, committed, skilled and productive
people to carry out our mission.
INTEGRITY
We are honest and trustworthy, accountable to God and each other.
Everything we do is a reflection of God and the name of The Salvation
Army; therefore, our actions will be transparent and hold up to
scrutiny.
RELEVANCE
We seek to understand and meet the needs of people in our communities.
We adapt our methods to meet changes in those needs. We are progressive
and pursue innovation and effectiveness. Our ministries respond
to the demographics of the people living in their communities. We
undertake studies to determine how we can serve best.
CO-OPERATION
We encourage and foster teamwork and partnerships.
Our ministries work cooperatively and collaboratively to fulfil
our mission. We recognize that volunteers, employees, adherents,
soldiers, senior recruits, and officers are our greatest assets
in fulfilling our mission. We value partnerships with individuals
and groups beyond the Army.
CELEBRATION
We are thankful to God for blessing The Salvation Army.
We believe God raised up the international Salvation Army and gave
it a unique identity. We celebrate our rich heritage; our people;
our unity and diversity; our observance of a sacramental lifestyle;
our communities; and our joyous expressions of faith
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