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To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Our Motivation

At its heart, The Salvation Army is a church. This foundation is what motivates us to do the work that we do. We love God and serve others because of His love for all. That’s where our mission comes from – to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet needs in His name without discrimination. Because, we want others to come to know God’s love too. These are our marching orders.

 

Why an Army?

We’ve been around since 1865, originally called the East London Christian Mission. An itinerate pastor named William Booth started the organization as a grassroots effort with boots on the ground in London. He didn’t have buildings, but he did have a dedicated following who saw desperate need among the poorest of people and took to the streets to offer help. Booth referred to the organization as a volunteer army, because of the way they operated and served. As the organization grew, he used military-style rankings to describe the hierarchy of leadership. Leaders adopted a uniform apparel that mirrored military styles. Their mission was to serve others in Jesus’ name, meeting not only their physical needs, but also their spiritual needs. Booth described their work as providing “soup, soap and salvation,” eventually changing their name to The Salvation Army.

Today, the mission is the same and we’ve kept the Army structure. Our officers, or leaders, are ordained pastors.

Dewald Community Center

Dedicated to serving the Mansfield Community

Dewald Community Center is preparing the way for individuals of all ages to make positive life choices and become increasingly self-reliant. Academic, emotional, social and spiritual growth is encouraged through unique programs.

The Learning Zone
The mission of The Learning Zone is to foster an interest in school and learning by partnering with parents and teachers to provide holistic learning opportunities resulting in measurable academic, emotional, social and spiritual growth. The Learning Zone exists to help students find success in school and in life.Through a partnership with Mansfield City Schools, The Salvation Army is offering a neighborhood learning center, complete with computer lab, library, gymnasium and enhanced arts education.

Life Skills Education
A wide range of classes are offered in order to encourage self-reliance while enhancing capabilities, increasing life skills and broadening horizons and dreams. Programs will include child development, healthy living, relational skills, support groups, home and financial management.

D.O.C.S.
This unique place is a multi-use area for the Development Of Character & Skills (D.O.C.S.). People of all ages will experience creative and dramatic arts, music and life skills training. The energetic setting is equipped with computer and study labs, performing arts and music studios, recreational games, TV lounge and cafe.