Moving Forward

The Way Forward

2020 is not a new program; it is The Salvation Army’s map for the future. As we go forward we will keep in mind

• Where we have come from – looking back and learning
• Where we are at – being realistic and addressing the state of play
• Where we are going – seeking God and being visionary
• How we get there – planning and being strategic
• Keeping on track – monitoring progress and continually realigning

Local Mission Planning

Local mission planning projects will be a high priority. Targeted support will be provided.

Joining up Corps and Social

Over time some of the links between our corps and social services have become fragmented. One way of looking at this trend is in the diagram below

A series of case studies and principles are being prepared based on places where corps and social mission are working together well. Support will be given to leadership teams from corps and community/social services to link up and develop area-based approaches to mission strategy and ministry. 

In some places, small groups from corps could be more actively linked to social and or other services (e.g. Employment Plus agencies, the local Salvos Store). Integrated mission plants will also be explored

Looking to the Future

The Salvation Army in Eastern Australia will be moving with the times. The Gospel message doesn’t change, yet our methods of communications, resources, approaches and plans do. They must do if we are to continue to grow.

“The way forward for us is to look back at our history to acknowledge and embrace that history and move forward with both clarity and certainty of who we are as a people of God and what God has equipped us and lead us to do” (Salvationist writer and theologian Dr Roger Green).

It is time to embrace an exciting new era of opportunity through our response to the Mission Priorities.