Territorial envoyship

Territorial envoys make a prayerful commitment to serve as a Salvation Army leader for a minimum of three years.

After being accepted, a territorial envoy will be given an appointment. Territorial envoys are usually involved in corps leadership.

They are often based within the division in which they applied, but occasionally they receive an appointment elsewhere in the territory, though personal circumstances are taken into consideration.

Training

Training includes seminars at William Booth College – twice during the first year and then once for the following five years.

In addition, territorial envoys commit to ongoing personal and ministry development. Individual pathways are created in consultation with their division and the college.

Every third year, there is a review to determine the best way forward for each individual.

Practical matters

To be considered for service as a territorial envoy you must:

• Be a committed soldier of The Salvation Army.
• Be at least 18 years old at the start of the appointment. The upper age limit is 65 and service will not continue past the age of 68.
• Complete the application and selection process, which includes a medical, a psychological assessment, disclosure checks, and a financial statement.

Finance

• It is important that any debt you have will be manageable.
• You will receive a monthly allowance.
• You will have the opportunity to join the Territorial Envoy's Stakeholder Pension Scheme.

Is God calling you?

Speak to your corps leader to:

• Find out more.
• Talk about your calling.
• Offer yourself for service as an officer or territorial envoy.

You can also contact the Candidates Unit at vocation@salvationarmy.org.uk.