Salvation Army

Within the Salvation Army, recognition is growing that the dual priorities of evangelism and social action can find effective expression through worship. One of the most important debates of the twentieth century involves the relationship of evangelism and social action. Are they of equal importance or does one take precedence over the other? When the Salvation Army debated this subject in its Second Century Advance Task Force, the phrase balanced ministry became the byword. Further expression of this concept was given in the Army's recently completed International Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The statement is clear in describing a dual mission, one that is both social and spiritual. The Salvation …