Terminology

Pillar 1: Strengthen Spiritual Health
Evangelism	Sharing the good news of Jesus through words and actions in ways that reflect The Salvation Army’s mission: to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Discipleship	Following Jesus by keeping Christ at the centre of our lives and living out our faith through love and service to others.
Outreach	Inviting people into meaningful connection with The Salvation Army and the love of Christ.
Wesleyan-Arminian theology	This theology is the foundation of Salvation Army doctrines, emphasizing God’s grace for all through personal faith, spiritual growth and faith lived out through love and service.
Mission alignment	Connecting activities, programs, and priorities to our shared Salvation Army mission.
Pillar 2: Design for People
Lay leaders	Members of the Army who are not ordained officers but serve in leadership roles, offering their time, gifts and experience to strengthen ministry and community life.
Appointment system	The process through which The Salvation Army prayerfully assigns officers to roles and ministries in ways that support mission effectiveness, personal well-being and continuity of leadership.
Pillar 3: Forge Innovative Partnerships
Ministry expressions	The different ways The Salvation Army lives out its mission, through all aspects of programs and services.
Integrated ministry	Collaboration across ministries and services intentionally to meet the community needs.
Pillar 4: Optimize Mission Impact
Scarce resources	Limited time, financial and human resources that must be allocated thoughtfully and responsibly.
Data-informed decisions	Using information as one of many tools—alongside prayer, wisdom and lived experience—to better understand needs and respond faithfully.
Unproductive ministries	Ministries that have served faithfully but are no longer able to respond effectively to current community needs or mission priorities.
New plants	Starting new ministries or faith communities to meet people where they are today.