Citadel (Salvation Army)
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A Salvation Army corps is a church and place of worship in The Salvation Army
. In keeping with Salvationist convention in using military terminology
, corps are sometimes casually known as barracks
. Traditionally many corps were additionally called temples or citadels, such as Openshaw Citadel
but a move is happening to remove confusing titles and simply refer to all Salvation Army faith communities as Corps.
Corps are usually led by an officer or married officer couple, who fulfil the role of a Pastor
in other denominations. Officers in these positions are known as "Corps Officers" or CO's, and are generally Lieutenants, Captains or Majors. Terms for Officers vary in each country and often serve a term from as little as six months to 10 years. Appointments are decided on by the countries Territorial or Regional Headquarters with much prayer and planning.
The Salvationists week is full of prayer, study, evangelism and social care in their local community. Sunday worship at the local Salvation Army corps is the highlight for the Salvationist as it is a time or reflection on one's self and through worship they find regeneration of the Holy Spirit for the week's service ahead of them. Worship is very important in the local corps and brings encouragement, teaching and spiritual guidance to the attenders. Everyone is welcome to the local Salvation Army corps worship service - it is not exclusive to soldiers only. All worship services are open to anyone who is searching for truth about Jesus Christ.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church known for its thrift stores and charity work. It is an international movement that currently works in over a hundred countries....
. In keeping with Salvationist convention in using military terminology
Military terminology
Military terminology refers to the terms and language of military organizations and personnel as belonging to a discrete category, as distinguishable by their usage in military doctrine, as they serve to depoliticise, dehumanise, or otherwise abstract discussion about its operations from an actual...
, corps are sometimes casually known as barracks
Barracks
Barracks are specialised buildings for permanent military accommodation; the word may apply to separate housing blocks or to complete complexes. Their main object is to separate soldiers from the civilian population and reinforce discipline, training and esprit de corps. They were sometimes called...
. Traditionally many corps were additionally called temples or citadels, such as Openshaw Citadel
Openshaw Citadel
Openshaw Citadel was the third Salvation Army corps opened in Manchester. A comparison of corps incomes in suggests that Lower Openshaw had a large number of soldiers with little money when it opened in 1884. Lower Openshaw corps became known as ‘Poor man’s Palace’. It closed in the 1970's when...
but a move is happening to remove confusing titles and simply refer to all Salvation Army faith communities as Corps.
Corps are usually led by an officer or married officer couple, who fulfil the role of a Pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
in other denominations. Officers in these positions are known as "Corps Officers" or CO's, and are generally Lieutenants, Captains or Majors. Terms for Officers vary in each country and often serve a term from as little as six months to 10 years. Appointments are decided on by the countries Territorial or Regional Headquarters with much prayer and planning.
The Salvationists week is full of prayer, study, evangelism and social care in their local community. Sunday worship at the local Salvation Army corps is the highlight for the Salvationist as it is a time or reflection on one's self and through worship they find regeneration of the Holy Spirit for the week's service ahead of them. Worship is very important in the local corps and brings encouragement, teaching and spiritual guidance to the attenders. Everyone is welcome to the local Salvation Army corps worship service - it is not exclusive to soldiers only. All worship services are open to anyone who is searching for truth about Jesus Christ.