Story: Salvation Army

'Articles of war', 1931

The set of principles that intending Salvation Army 'soldiers' (members) must sign before being admitted to the church is called the 'articles of war'. The articles have been updated periodically and in 2010 were known as the 'soldier's covenant'.

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Mark Derby, 'Salvation Army - Salvation Army culture and development', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/zoomify/29345/articles-of-war-1931 (accessed 24 April 2024)

Story by Mark Derby, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 20 Apr 2018