Santa Barbara Salvation Army
Mission
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its Mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet the human needs in his name without discrimination.
Santa Barbara Corps Mission Statement
Santa Barbara Corps is a Bible based community of faith, providing opportunities to accept and worship the Lord, empower spiritual and personal growth, develop strong relationships and serve individuals in need within our sphere of influence
Santa Barbara Corps Vision Statement
The Santa Barbara Corps will have culturally relevant inspiring worship for families and individuals of all ages promoting a culture of Salvationism and Salvation Army distinctives.
Location
Located at 4849 Hollister Ave. in Santa Barbara, The Salvation Army's mission is to meet human need wherever it is found in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination.
Overview
We provide emergency and rehabilitation assistance, youth development services, and community programs targeting families of all ages. Food distribution to the needy is accomplished once a month in our Drive Thru Pantry! Additionally, holiday assistance is conducted seasonally to over 350 families helping with toys and food. Our Activity Center hosts a variety of community groups providing other programs that complement our mission to serve our surrounding community. Our spiritual services offer family style fellowship every Sunday with additional programs for all during the week. Adult services include our Hospitality House Transitional Residential Stabilization Program.
Within our Corps ministries all individuals will have the ongoing opportunity to hear and share the gospel and become active members.
All Corps members will be encouraged to support and participate in Corps programs and be grounded in Prayer, Bible Study and Fellowship. Training for leadership responsibilities, Gift oriented ministries, Christian education and Mission involvement will be provided through Corps programming.
The Corps will be self sufficient financially to provide for Corps operation maintenance and ministry, by obtaining ongoing funding sources and congregational giving. Strong local leadership will provide direction within the local context and encourage members to participate in ministries of service both local and distant lay and professional, to meet the holistic needs of individuals.