Breaking down barriers

A series of barriers and drivers for change have emerged from consideration of the seven Mission Priorities at the Territorial 2020 Summit.

Barriers

• Activity in a number of instances has been over-riding purpose
• Some aspects of our work and service have to varying degrees lost their original dynamism and relevance in today's society  
• Some elements of Salvation Army culture actually impede achievement of mission goals
• In some cases, we are protecting a false identity of our mission
• Salvationists shaped by the insular and consumer society in which they live
• There is inadequate knowledge and understanding of who and what we are  
• Our theology needs to be central to our mission and ministry, and needs to be better taught and understood.

Drivers for change

• Spiritual health: Developing a culture of supportive accountability that nurtures spiritual health and wellbeing (i.e. holiness)
• Integrating corps and social services mission: Supporting and facilitating the integration of holistic mission between Corps, centres and social services
• Communications: Developing accessible communication methods that encourage and empower shared mission participation
• Innovative expressions: Encouraging innovative creative expressions of our identity as a mission and holiness movement
• Streamline administration: Streamlining administrative structures and corps/centres for the allocation of all resources to maximise fulfilment of Mission Priorities
• Training: Developing at all levels mission-focused training that is continually informed by our theological distinctives.