The Church: Towards a Common Vision
A response from The Salvation Army
In 2013 The Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches published The Church - Towards a Common Vision.
The text has been developed over two decades, following the responses to Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry (1982) which identified ecclesiology as a key area of divergence among churches. Denominations were invited to submit official responses to The Church by December 2015.
The Salvation Army's response
The International Theological Council was tasked by the General to prepare a brief response from The Salvation Army and this was approved for submission by the International Management Council:
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Living by Faith Today
Reflections on the Soldiers' Covenant and what it means for our behaviour, lifestyle and relationships.
Doctrine for Today
Explore The Salvation Army's 11 Articles of Faith in greater depth with members of the International Doctrine Council.
Taking a Stand
Addressing the complex issues contained in The Salvation Army's International Positional Statements. The articles are written by various members of the International Moral and Social Issues Council and deliberately reflect, in some measure, a
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The Salvation Army Handbook of Doctrine
A guide to The Salvation Army's 11 Articles of Faith
The Church: Towards a Common Vision
A response from The Salvation Army
The Church: Towards a Common Vision
A response from The Salvation Army