A word from William: 'Faith is not a feeling'
30 Jun 2022 | Feature
A message that one of our founders, William Booth, to mark the birthday of The Salvation Army.
Salvation Army history
International Heritage Centre
Salvation Army history, William Booth College
The International Heritage Centre tells the story of The Salvation Army from its origins in the 1860s to the present, both in the UK and across the world.
Schools Resources
Children's work, Youth work
Explore a wide range of Primary and Secondary School resources
Blood on the Flag
Salvation Army history
In Blood on the Flag, Major Nigel Bovey details the history of the Skeleton Army's opposition to Booth's fledgling Salvation Army.
In Darkest England: 130 Years On
Salvation Army history
A celebration and reflection on General William Booth’s proposed reformation of social and welfare services from his bestselling book.
That Contentious Spirituality
Salvation Army history, Inclusion
Melvyn Jones explains that while we are called to unity in the body of Christ, it is not a one-size-fits-all unity. Rather, it is unity in diversity.
A Curate’s Promise
Salvation Army history
A republication of a novel from 1921 which gives a glimpse of the work of The Salvation Army during the First World War.
Women's History Month: Catherine Booth
12 Mar 2022 | War Cry, Feature
To mark Women’s History Month, author Cathy Le Feuvre speaks to Emily Bright about Catherine Booth's legacy.
What do we mean by 'Salvationist spirituality'?
14 Aug 2021 | Interview
Rebecca Goldsmith interviews Major Melvyn Jones, author of 'That Contentious Spirituality'.
History (Primary)
Resources | Schools
Resources for school assemblies, lessons and talks focusing on William and Catherine Booth and the early days of The Salvation Army. Includes a 160 anniversary assembly.