An understanding of these principles is essential for anyone who belongs to and serves within The Salvation Army. This foundational teaching will offer practical, elementary application steps.
12 Principles of Salvation Army Finance
This course is an introduction to the 12 Principles of Finance that support the work of The Salvation Army.
About this course
- Online, self-directed course
- Available in English, French and Spanish
- Three hours to complete
- Part of the Programme and Project Development area of study
- Course Developers: Commissioner Susan McMillan, Major Brenda Allen
Modules
- Principles 1-4
- Principles 5-8
- Principles 9-12
Learning outcomes
- Understand the 12 principles.
- Identify the principles that need more attention in the local setting.
- Be inspired to further apply these principles.
The 12 principles:
- All those responsible for Salvation Army finances should follow the principles.
- Money is essential for the work of The Salvation Army.
- Fund-raising is necessary.
- Prayer is essential and Salvationists should pray about our finances.
- Each corps should aim to be financially self-supporting.
- Where possible, a corps should aim to raise a surplus which can be used to support The Salvation Army's work elsewhere.
- Every corps must share the responsibility for missionary work, including sharing the financial burden.
- Soldiers should finance the day-to-day running of their corps.
- All Salvationists should receive training in giving systematically and unselfishly.
- Every corps should contribute towards the cost of effective oversight.
- Debt must be avoided.
- Budgeting is essential.
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