A person who regards The Salvation Army as his/ her spiritual home but has not chosen to make the commitment of 'soldiership' in The Salvation Army (see Soldier).

The Salvation Army's motto, referring to the symbolism of the sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ and the purifying, illuminating fire of the Holy Spirit.

A Salvationist undertaking theological and practical training for officership. The first cadets were trained in 1879.

A soldier who has been accepted for officer training.

The second-in-command officer of the worldwide Salvation Army.

A dated term referring to any property used for Salvation Army worship. Similar in usage to the terms 'fortress' and 'temple'. In a similar vein, 'quarters' (still in com [..]

A smaller type of Salvation Army 'territory' (see Territory) directed by a designated 'Officer Commanding'.

A document conferring authority (that often, consequently, is presented in a conferring ceremony) upon an officer, or upon a local unpaid officer, i.e. secretary, treasurer, bandmaster etc.

Central gatherings held in divisions, regions, territories or internationally, attended by officers and their fellow Salvationists.

A Salvation Army church similar in concept to that of other churches' 'parishes', sometimes comprising several congregations, to share the good news about Jesus Christ and serve the com [..]