The Salvation Army Firecrest Missioners Center

Firecrest is a new initiative by The Salvation Army U.S.A. Southern Territory. Its purpose is to plant mission teams in urban settings with the goal of building a viable faith community in that neighborhood.

The Firecrest program trains teams of missioners dedicated to living and working in urban settings. The School for Urban and Global Mission in Atlanta, Georgia will provide training and placement of teams who will start grassroots, holistic, relational ministries in their appointed areas.

The School for Urban and Global Mission

The School for Urban and Global Mission (SUGM), under the direction of Major John Needham, is located adjacent to the College For Officer Training in Atlanta. The training center will be housed in the Pittsburgh Community in which the College is located. Firecrest missioners will receive education and practical experience in a variety of areas, including Bible study, doctrine, evangelism, multicultural ministry, social awareness, and basic social work skills.

Individual gifts and talents will be evaluated and utilized, thereby allowing each missioner to minister in areas where they are uniquely qualified. SUGM will serve as both a training ground and a resource for missioners in active urban service.

Training Period

Firecrest Missioners will be in training for six months. During that time, missioners will be Students and will receive health benefits which will begin shortly after their arrival into the program. The Firecrest program will provide accommodations furnished with basic necessities. Transportation will be by walking, public transportation, and Salvation Army vehicles when necessary. Upon completion of the training program, missioners will be deployed to their assigned ministry areas, with housing and transportation provided.

Tuition

As participants are regarded as student to the School for Urban and Global Mission they are required to pay US$1,000. The applicant must raise the $1,000 of tuition cost by seeking missionary support from friends, family, churches, the local corps, and other Christian organizations. This amount can also be pledge from supporters and sent in increments during the six months training and paid by the end of your six months prior to deployment. Pledge cards are given to applicants with their welcome package.