Employed spiritual leadership

Opportunities may be advertised for employed corps leaders, pioneer leaders or chaplains.

These roles require enhanced assessments to ensure safeguarding and fitness for Salvation Army spiritual leadership, and a requirement to sign a code of practice which clarifies expectations and accountability for ministry.

Employed spiritual leaders within The Salvation Army include:

• Corps leaders: leaders of Salvation Army worshipping communities who mobilise Salvationists for mission.
• Pioneer leaders: leaders responsible for developing new, fresh expressions of The Salvation Army.
• Chaplains: leaders sent by The Salvation Army to serve a community, such as a prison, Lifehouse for people experiencing homelessness or care home for older people. Chaplains help people explore Christian faith and signpost to Christian communities.

Training

Each employee will be supported by learning and development pathways, pastoral care and ministry supervision.

Practical matters

To apply for an employed spiritual leader position you must:

• Be a committed Christian – corps leaders and pioneer leaders must be soldiers of The Salvation Army because they lead a Salvation Army faith community.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Complete the job application and selection process, which includes disclosure checks and signing a code of practice.

Is God calling you?

Prayerfully browse and monitor the latest job adverts.

You can also speak to your corps leader or contact the Candidates Unit at vocation@salvationarmy.org.uk to:

• Find out more about spiritual leadership within The Salvation Army.
• Talk about your calling.