Terminology
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Salvation Army Terms Explained
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Adherent
- A Christian who regards the Salvation Army as their church but has not made a commitment to soldiership.
Advisory Board
- A group of influential citizens who, believing in the Army's programme of spiritual, moral and physical rehabilitation and amelioration, assist in promoting and supporting Army projects.
- The statement of beliefs and promiseswhich every intending soldier is required to sign before enrolment.
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B
Blood and Fire
- The motto of the Salvation Army refers to the blood of Jesus Christ and the fire of the Holy Spirit.
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C
Cadet
- A Salvationist in training for officership.
Candidate
- A soldier who has been accepted for officer training.
- The officer second in command of the Army throughout the world.
Citadel
- A hall used for worship.
- The tricolour flag of the Army. Its colours symbolizethe blood of Jesus Christ (red), the fire of the Holy Spirit (yellow), and the purity of God (blue).
- A smaller type of territory directed by an officer commanding.
Commission
- A document conferring authority upon an officer or upon a local officer.
Congress
- Central gatherings often held annually and attended by most officers and many soldiers of a territory, region or division.
Corps
- A Salvation Army unit established for the preaching of the gospel and service in the community.
Corps Cadet
- A young Salvationist who undertakes a course of study and practical training in their corpswith a view to becoming efficient in Salvation Army service.
Corps Sergeant-Major
- The Chief local officer for public work who assists the corps officer with meetings and usually takes command in his/her absence.
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Dedication Service
- The public presentation of infants to the Lord. Differs from christening or baptismin that the main emphasis is upon specific vows made by the parents concerning the chld's upbringing.
- A number of corps grouped together under the direction of a divisional commander.
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E
Envoy
- A local officer whose duty it is to visit corps, societies and outposts for the purpose of conducting meetings, and may be appointed in charge of any such unit.
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F
"Fire a Volley!"
- An invitation for the congregation to shout aloud a word of praise to God such as 'Hallelujah!' or 'Glory!'
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G
- The officer elected to the supreme command of the Army throughout the world.
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H
Halfway House
- A centre for the rehabilitation of alcoholics or parolees (USA).
Harbour Light Centre
- A reclamation centre usually located in inner city areas.
- The High Council elects the General in accordance with the Salvation Army Act of 1980.
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I
International Headquarters (IHQ)
- The offices in which the business connected with the command of the worldwide Army is transacted.
International Secretary
- An officer appointed by the General to supervise and represent Army work mainly overseas.
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Junior Soldier
- A boy or girl who, having professed conversion and signed the junior soldier's promise, becomes a Salvationist.
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L
- Salvationists who visit prisons, hospitals and needy homes bringing the gospel and rendering practical aid.
Lieutenant
- A Salvationist giving leadership service to the Army for an agreed period of time without becoming a commissioned officer.
Local Officer
- A soldier appointed to a position of responsibility and authority in a corps, and carries out the duties of the appointment without remuneration.
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M
Mercy Seat
- A bench provided in every Salvation Army building as a place where people can kneel to pray, seek salvation or sanctification or make a special consecration to God's will and service.
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- A salvationist who has left secular concerns at God's call and has been trained, commissioned and ordained to service and leadership. An officer is a recognized minister of religion.
Outpost
- A locality in which Army work is carried on and where it is hoped that a society or corps will develop.
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P
- The Army's description of the death of Salvationists.
Pastoral Care Council
- Established in each corps for the care of soldiers etc. and the maintenance of the rolls. Previously called the Census Board.
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R
- A symbol identifying a wide range of Army social and emergency services.
Red Shield Appeal
- An annual financial appeal to the general public.
Red Shield Centre
- A club for military personnel.
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S
Salvation
- The work of grace which God accomplishes in a repentant person whose trust is in Christ as Saviour.
Self Denial Appeal
- An annual effort to raise funds for the Arm's worldwide operations. Also known as the Annual Appeal in some countries.
Sergeant
- A local officer appointed for specific duties, usually in a corps.
Society
- A company of soldiers who work together regularly in a district, without an officer, but with the approval of the Divisional Commander.
Soldier
- A converted person of at least 14 years of age who has been enrolled as a member of the Salvation Army after signing the Articles of War (The Soldiers' Covenant)
Swearing in
- Public enrolment of Salvation Army soldiers.
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- A country, part of a country or several countries combined, in which Salvation Army work is organized under a territorial ommander.
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Y
Young People's Sergeant Major
- A local officer responsible for the work amongst young people in the corps and the community.
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