Explore your Next Steps into ministry
Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here.
The Apostle Paul encouraged leaders in the early church with this trustworthy saying “Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task” (1 Tim 3:1). That word ‘noble’ means beautiful, good, and fine work.
If you are interested in exploring full-time ministry in The Salvation Army, we think that’s a brilliant desire and we want to cheer you on.
Go for it!
Stay in the Loop
We're excited to launch our brand-new “What's Next" newsletter late October.
We will share insights and tools to help you discern your calling and ministry pathway and keep you in the loop with upcoming events and new resources.
It’s free to subscribe. Take the next step and join the journey here (coming soon).
Learning and Discerning
To become a full-time minister in The Salvation Army, all leaders need to be first and foremost involved in the life of their Corps or Mission Expression.
Building on that foundation, there are many things to discuss, learn about, and reflect on. To support your journey in ministry, calling, and leadership, we’ve developed a range of resources, including podcasts, articles, and devotionals.
These resources have been developed to help you find out what your next steps are. And all of these resources are free to download and share.
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Network | Podcasts| Terminology
We have a variety of Podcast series for you to listen to as you discern your next steps into ministry. With an expanding library, we cover various topics, including leadership, prayer, calling, and officership.
You can listen online or download them on your podcast app of choice.
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A Life on Mission
To help provide you with more answers and relevant information, you can connect with us by Expressing your Interest to learn more.
Once you do, we can add you to our mailing list, send you information, and invite you to upcoming events and connect you with other leaders on a similar journey.
All Ministry is Done in Community
Jesus gathered his disciples into a community where they could grow and learn together. Likewise, when we sense God’s calling, there’s a lot to pray about, consider, test, and explore – and we have found that’s best done in community as well.
We encourage you to connect with other leaders on our Social media and to reach out to us if you have any questions. We are always happy to set up a video call and send you any helpful information.
The Shape of Calling
Calling can create a sense of excitement, vision, and possibilities about the future - it can also be confusing and raise more questions than answers. Perhaps you’ve wrestled with how calling has been presented to you in the past. Or maybe you have received a clear call from God but don’t feel confident about the journey ahead.
What if there was a way to explore the mysteries of calling in a life-giving way? What if there was an opportunity to revisit some of the old and narrower definitions of calling and expand them to capture a fuller sense of God’s intention?
The Shape of Calling has been written to help navigate some of the more nuanced aspects of calling and learn how to discern, decide, and embrace God's invitation to mission.
Exploring Full-Time Ministry
If you want to explore full-time ministry in The Salvation Army, we'd love to answer any questions you may have.
By filling out this online form (2mins), we can send you information, let you know about upcoming events, and connect you with other leaders on a similar journey.
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Meet the Team
Gavin and Chris coordinate Officer Recruitment for the Australian Territory. They are supported by the wonderful Sue Cooper and are always up for a coffee and chat about ministry and officership. Feel free to reach out to them here with any questions or if you need more information.
One Small Step
Exploring what ministry might look like for you starts with the simple step of asking for more information.
We have a team of people who are dedicated to helping you discern what your next steps are – and who can also answer any questions you may have about ministry, calling, and becoming a leader in The Salvation Army.
To find out more, fill out an Expression of Interest form online and we’ll get in touch with you.