MINISTRY PLACEMENT PROGRAM

PURPOSE:

The Ministry Placement Program is a nine-month internship opportunity to encourage individuals to consider God’s calling on their lives. Program participants will be placed in a corps setting and will work side by side with the corps officer(s) in gaining firsthand ministry experience and learning the day-to-day life of a Salvation Army officer. Throughout the duration of this program, there is also an intentional focus on spiritual, character, and leadership development.

We believe that participants who complete the program will be able to better discern their calling to full-time vocational ministry and will have a greater sense of the realities of Salvation Army officership.

APPLICATION:

Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort will go live on Monday, March 24, 2025.

In addition to completing the application form, applicants will also be required to submit a resume and cover letter.

A pastoral reference from your corps officer will also be required.

PLACEMENT INFORMATION:

The program runs from September – June. It is a paid position, based on a 35-hour work week.

There are regular check-ins with the corps officer(s), along with monthly check-ins with the Divisional Candidates Secretary and the Territorial Candidates Department. There are also various learning hubs during the duration of the program.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligibility for participation in this program includes:

Lives out a personal faith in Jesus Christ
Evidence of leadership ability
An expression of interest to full-time ministry within The Salvation Army
A high degree of initiative and work ethic
A desire to experience and understand the ministry of a Salvation Army Officer
An active member of a local corps
Minimum age requirement is 18 years (no exceptions)

It is important that each participant comes ready to learn and humble to receive.

Education and Certifications:

Grade 12 diploma is required
Must have a valid driver’s license
Minimum of one year prior work experience would be beneficial

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

A commitment to mission and ministry, demonstrating a desire and capacity to respond in Christ’s name to a range of human needs
Healthy awareness of self and others as shown through learning and developing spiritual gifts, talents, and skills, as well an understanding of self-limitations and areas for growth
Identification with The Salvation Army in principle and in practice
Ability to demonstrate servant leadership while setting and achieving clear goals
Ability to balance priorities and demonstrate planning skills and initiative

Skills and Capabilities:

Commitment to Christ evidenced by honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, dependability, humility, patience, and an awareness of and response to God’s direction
Comfortable in providing pastoral care through listening, prayer and service
Developing communication skills in areas such as preaching, listening, leading
Proven ability to use time effectively and productively
Willingness to engage in evangelism/proclaiming the gospel
Demonstration of continued personal development
Capacity to learn about finances, programs, resources and people

Please Note: Participation in the Ministry Placement Program is not a pre-requisite for CFOT entry, nor does acceptance into the program guarantee entry to CFOT.