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Equipped for the 21st century
Lots of websites are hosted for and by Salvationists, built to equip and support the Army and individuals in continual mission. Salvationist highlights some of them
enablingmission.org.uk
Enable, empower, equip As partners with God, The Salvation Army’s Enabling Mission Unit aims to inspire and resource people to realise their place within God’s mission. The unit exists to support and resource mission across the UK and Republic of Ireland in territorial, divisional and local settings. On this website you will find a variety of resources and stories to help your corps to participate in God’s mission.
fortressradio.online
Listen to your favourite Salvation Army melodies The choice of internet radio stations covering all genres of music is vast. Now, Fortress Radio offers another option: Salvation Army music. This new expression of Salvation Army mission broadcasts songs and tunes all day, every day, hoping to bring blessing to all who receive the message of God through music. The Sunday programme is inspired by a day of Army activities: knee drills, open-air meetings, holiness, praise and salvation meetings – there’s even a wind-up!
reliancebankltd.com
We don’t love money, but we love what money can do Reliance Bank is a full-service bank, offering current and savings accounts, mortgages and loans. Its mission is to serve customers and communities with compassion and integrity, prioritising its business lending to organisations delivering positive social impact in the UK. And it donates up to 75 per cent of its profits to The Salvation Army, which uses the money to support evangelistic and charitable work around the globe.
sagic.co.uk
More than an insurance company SAGIC is the Army’s insurance company. It has provided ethical cover while supporting the Army’s work since 1909. Its home insurance policies provide cover for homeowners, tenants and landlords, and corps officers or centre managers can contact them if they have a query regarding insurance matters. It is 100 per cent owned by The Salvation Army and discounts are available for people linked to the Army: attendees, employees, officers, soldiers and adherent members.
samusicindex.com
Your first port of call for Army music Developed in 2015 by brothers Dale and Rowan Caffull (both Romford), the Salvation Army Music Index was designed to support music section leaders and librarians. Today, meeting leaders, section leaders and Army music fans use the index of more than 22,000 brass and vocal pieces, which include score notes and recordings. It allows users to buy digital and hard copy sheet music through SP&S and is the first – and only – place to host SP&S’s back catalogue online.
sps-shop.com
Resources enhancing mission Salvationist Publishing and Supplies is a division of the Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) and offers a selection of Salvation Army and other Christian CDs, books, DVDs, clothing, stationery and gifts, as well as song books and sheet music for bands, songsters, groups and soloists. These items are available to purchase online to help resource you and your corps for mission, witness and worship. All SATCoL profits help to support the ongoing work and mission of The Salvation Army.
thesalvationarmyprint.org.uk
Print design made easy The Salvation Army’s online collection of design templates has a range of ready-made posters, leaflets, flyers, brochures and newsletters to which you can add your information, such as event details, contact names and images. Once you have completed your design, it can be sent to the Print and Design Unit at THQ, who will print the materials and send them to you. You can also download a print-ready PDF to send to a printer or print yourself.
PODCASTS
Podcasts are a great way to be resourced and many corps already publish their own. THQ now releases its own selection, which you can find on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other providers:
Develop
The Salvation Army is involved with extensive programmes ranging from anti-trafficking and food security to emergency relief. Join host Ben Gilbert from THQ’s International Projects Office as he speaks to practitioners around the world who are grappling with overcoming poverty and injustice.
Fully Scored
Hosted by Matthew Frost, this podcast from the Music Editorial team dives deep into the music of The Salvation Army. Listen to interviews with composers and conductors, hear their testimonies and learn more about the pieces you love. Also features the music quiz ‘Bandmastermind’.
The All Terrain Podcast
A monthly release from the Youth and Children’s Ministries Unit. Join guests on a hypothetical hike, reflecting on life and sharing wisdom through four choices and questions: How do we face change? How do we move through suffering? How do we receive joy? How do we mature in service?
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