The Salvation Army: A Brief History
It started in the 1860's when Methodist minister, William Booth, began reaching out to the masses living in poverty in London.
He preached that there was a God who could transform their lives and show them a new way. He fed them, prayed with them and thousands of people's lives were changed.
Booth tried to introduce his converts to local Methodist churches, but the wider church at the time had lost much of its vision for what was then considered the "underclasses", and would not accept them.
In less than 20 years, while it had not been his initial goal, William Booth established a new denomination of the Christian church—The Salvation Army. Today, the Army upholds the cross of Christ and serve communities worldwide.
They are dedicated to sharing the love of God by caring for people, creating faith pathways, building healthy communities and working for justice.
Today, The Salvation Army remains a vibrant Christian movement, dedicated to preaching the gospel and meeting human needs without discrimination. With a presence in over 130 countries, it continues to offer spiritual guidance, social services, and emergency relief, staying true to its mission of transforming lives through the love of Jesus. We are also leveraging technology to reach more people and foster a global community of faith and service.