Australia Territory reveals spiritual focus for 2026

BY LAUREN MARTIN

Salvationists, volunteers, employees and community members are being invited to enter into ‘The Way’ – a spiritual focus of The Salvation Army for 2026.

Territorial Commander and spiritual leader of the Australia Territory, Commissioner Miriam Gluyas, says ‘The Way – Jesus-centred, Spirit-led, Hope revealed’ is a united call for the whole movement to discover how to live more deeply in the way of Jesus. 

“Flowing from our rallying cry, Jesus-centred, Spirit-led, hope revealed, this is not a program or campaign,” she says, “but a posture. 

“It’s an invitation to let the life of Jesus continue to move us and to shape our lives, communities, and mission together.”

The official launch of ‘The Way’ will take place at 50 Salvation Army sites across the country in February 2026. It will be a two-day territory-wide experience, featuring worship, a keynote speaker and electives designed to equip and inspire people.

Corps, centres, mission expressions and mission enterprises are being invited to make ‘The Way’ the key focus for the year and invest in growing in five key areas of spiritual life which model the way of Jesus.

These key areas are: Discipleship, Evangelism, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare and Mission.

“It’s an invitation to return to what really matters - following Jesus each day and growing closer to him and to one another,” said Miriam.

“Let us focus on simple, practical ways to live out our faith: through prayer, mission, sharing our faith, standing strong spiritually, and deepening our relationship with Christ.

“More details will follow very soon but I encourage you to begin praying, planning and considering how your leadership can help focus and sustain this posture throughout the year.”