Generals of The Salvation Army

General is the title of the International Leader of The Salvation Army, a Christian denomination with extensive charitable social services that gives quasi-military rank to its ministers (who are therefore known as officers).

Related Topics:
The Salvation Army - Christian - Denomination - Charitable - Social services - Military rank - Ministers - Officers

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Usage of the term General began with the Founder of the Army, William Booth. His wife, Catherine Booth, became known as the Mother of the Army. General Booth passed on the command to his eldest son, Bramwell Booth, but all Generals after Bramwell Booth have been elected.

Related Topics:
General - William Booth - Catherine Booth - Bramwell Booth

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The office of General is not restricted by gender. Evangeline Booth, William's daughter, was elected fourth General of the Army, and Eva Burrows was elected the thirteenth General.

Related Topics:
Evangeline Booth - Eva Burrows

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The Officer of The Salvation Army who is elected General is the supreme command of the Army throughout the world. All appointments are made, and all regulations issued, under the General's authority. Unlike a Pope, a General must usually "retire" at age 70.

Related Topics:
Officer of The Salvation Army - Pope - Retire

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The General is elected by the High Council when his or her predecessor either retires or dies (known with the Salvation Army as being promoted to Glory) while still in office. The High Council is made up of the Chief of the Staff, all active commissioners, except the spouse of the General, and all territorial commanders.

Related Topics:
High Council - Promoted to Glory - Chief of the Staff

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