Mission, vision and values

Embracing the world with the love of Jesus.

Transforming communities in 134 countries.

Sharing the life-giving Spirit of God across all generations.

International Mission Statement

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 the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

Compass

The Salvation Army's Global Strategic Framework

We envision a renewed global Salvation Army of empowered people, equipped to share the love of Christ and the transforming power of God in local communities around the world.

Empowering people

People are at the heart of our mission.

We want to ensure our people are clear about our mission and how they can participate in making it happen more effectively.

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Enhancing mission impact

God has given us this mission – to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

By knowing and understanding God’s mission, we can trust he will guide us through an ever-changing future.

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Establishing an enduring legacy

We will strive to pass on a healthy, flourishing Salvation Army to future generations by being excellent stewards of all that is entrusted to our care.

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