1. Living the love of Christ among people of other faiths – Implications for the Salvation Army in the Future

2. SA Equality and Diversity
Positional Statement
The Salvation Army affirms Christian belief and teaching in upholding the Biblical view that human beings are created by God in his own image, related to him and to each other.
It is part of God’s creative purpose that we are fulfilled in community, that we value and respect each other.

3. SA Equality and Diversity
Positional Statement
The diversity of the human race is one of God’s special gifts to humanity given for our enjoyment and enrichment. God loves and values us, investing each person equally with dignity and worth.

4. Global implications
Pray, Equip, Resource, Advocate for, Stand with and share the stories of our global family

5. Global implications
Pattern
Participation
Presence
Precinct
Place for coffee
Place I live
Protection

6. Port (Public transport) Prison Papers Post Positive pointing
Global implications
Park
Port (Public transport)
Prison
Papers
Post
Positive pointing
Mj Stewart Grinsted – The Officer Jan/Feb 2013

7. Territorial implications
Continued representation on Multi-faith councils
Shared statements and responses
Lifehouses and community food programmes

8. Local implications
ENJOY your neighbourhood
Know your neighbours
Give-receive-eat together
Listen and learn about others’ beliefs and practices – don’t make assumptions

9. Local implications
EQUIP people in your Corps
Discipleship– are we equipping ourselves to negotiate a Christian way of life in a complex world (especially our children)?
Are we encouraging confidence in our own faith and connection with other faiths?
Are we aware of fears of people who are considering conversion?

10. Local implications
EQUALITY AND INTEGRITY in our programmes
Open and respectful. Clear about who we are and what we hope for. No hidden agendas.
Language – check understanding and inclusivity (signage)
Where racism exists challenge it
Make opportunities for cohesion

11. Local implications
ENGAGEMENT with local stakeholders
Engage in local council meetings as people of peace and workers of justice
Participate in local celebrations and life events
Be a part of a local multi-faith forum

12. Any questions?