Narrabri History
The Salvation Army in Narrabri remains a vibrant ministry, more than 100 years after it first set down roots in the north NSW town.
Early beginnings
The Salvation Army made its first appearance in Narrabri in 1887, with the corps (church) officially opened on 10 September that year.
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Women forging the way
At a time when women in ministry positions was unheard of in most other churches, The Salvation Army in Narrabri has hosted dozens of female Salvation Army officers. The trend started in 1887 with Captain Sarah Pratt.&#x...
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Rural Ministry - Cavalry Forts
The Salvation Army's rural chaplains have been serving the New South Wales outback since the late 1800s.
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Rural Ministry - Field Units
In 1925 The Salvation Army launched Australia's first rural motor-van to take the gospel to the bush.
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Rural Ministry today
Majors Peter and Jean Ridley are The Salvation Army’s rural chaplains for north NSW. Peter says: Having supported NSW farmers for the past 10 years, we know that rural communities go through times of plenty,...
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In times of need
It’s often said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of “presence” – of being there in times of need. When flooding engulfed Narrabri in 1954 The Salvation Army was on hand to provide immedi...
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Always about people finding freedom
From the early days when The Salvation Army band used to march down the main street of Narrabri, and Salvationists would hold open-air meetings (pictured right), to today, when Salvos can be found running kids clubs and...
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