What does it mean to belong to The Salvation Army?
What does it mean to belong to The Salvation Army? How can we encourage people to grow as faithful followers of Jesus?
These questions are at the heart of the work of the Commission on Membership, Covenant and Belonging (COMCAB), recently convened at Sunbury Court, near London, for its second in-person meeting.
Appointed by General Lyndon Buckingham in July 2026, the commission is examining The Salvation Army’s membership structures in relation to its doctrine, Orders and Regulations and other official publications.
A shared faith and purpose
As both an international movement and part of the wider Christian Church, The Salvation Army is considering fundamental questions about what membership, covenant and belonging mean for its people.
Central to the commission’s discussions is the importance of discipleship; not simply belonging to an organisation, but growing in faith, living out the Army’s commitment to holiness and becoming more like Christ.
The four-day gathering earlier this month provided an opportunity for focused discussions, alongside worship, prayer and reflection, as members explored the theological foundations of membership and the role of covenant in our relationship with God and The Salvation Army.
Listening to voices across the world
The commission continues to meet regularly online and work in smaller groups, supported by a wider network of corresponding members.
An important next stage will involve listening to a range of voices from across the international Salvation Army, including children and young people, leaders of Salvation Army territories and representatives from International Headquarters.
While its work continues, commission members have expressed gratitude for the prayers and encouragement already received.
United in faith and purpose, they remain focused on a shared aspiration: that everyone who belongs to The Salvation Army might grow as a faithful and fruitful disciple of Jesus.
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