OFFICER FORMATION
Formation for lives of depth, meaning, and mission.
A growing learning space for cadets, auxiliary lieutenants, officers, and ministry leaders seeking spiritual depth, theological imagination, and faithful practice.
Three formation areas
A whole-of-life approach to formation.
Officer Formation create space for those in ministry formation to discover who we are in Christ, why we serve, and how we can become all we are called to be to thrive in life and ministry.
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Being
Personal and Spiritual Formation
Practices of silence, solitude, and prayer; reflection, and spiritual maturity for life with God and others.
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Doing
Mission and Ministry Formation
Formation for embodied ministry, practical leadership, mission, community engagement, and faithful service.
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Knowing
Education and Theological Formation
Learning that sharpens theological imagination, biblical understanding, and reflective practice.
Explore KnowingFeatured cadet units
Higher Education for Deeper Understanding.
New and timely
Resources worth your attention.
Distinctives of The Salvation Army
A look at contemporary Salvation Army distinctives shaped throughout history.
Open moduleMark
A digital space for for reflection on a love foř The gospel of Mark.
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Augmented Intelligence in Ministry
Can we use AI to effectively incread our intelligence in ministry?
Open moduleAffluence and Morality
A learning module considering the place of wealth in the presence of the poor.
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Learning pathways
Find the pathway that fits your formation journey.
Officer Formation provides individualised training. Begin a conversation with Officer Recruitment today, to discuss your options and determine the best path forward.
Purpose
Learning that forms people for faithful presence and courageous service.
Officer Formation provides resources for formation, theological reflection, mission, ministry, leadership, and spiritual development for Salvation Army officers, cadets, and candidates.
Our aim is to produce resources to transform lives with the love of Jesus, expressed through intentional formative practice for vocational resilience, to be Christlike influences in our communities.
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