S o u t h A u s t r a l i a D i v i s i o n STRATE TRA GIC DIRECTION

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1 S o u t h A u stra l i a D i v i s i o n STRATEGIC DIRECTION

2 INTRODUCTION For The Salvaon Army in Australia these are both excing and opportunisc days. There is strength in unity and as we move toward becoming one Army across this vast naon this will allow us to work together in ways we have not been able to in the past for the advancement of the Kingdom. Of greater significance is the huge opportunity this allows us to re-gather, re-focus and re-align ourselves to the purposes for which God has called us. What an opportunity we have to ensure we are serving in a way that is not only relevant to the needs and culture of today but that will allow us to be innovave as we move into the future. As the Australia One team connues to plan and determine what the future strategy for a new Australia Territory will look like, one of the most significant priories for both Ros and I is to seek the heart of God as to where He is leading us as a Division and how we can ensure His plan and purposes for us are being fulfilled. We are convinced that God wants every person to have the opportunity to experience fullness of life and the hope that comes from being accepted, valued and loved for who they are as well as being given the potenal to develop and grow. This Strategic Plan document gives an overview of how this can happen in every expression of The Salvaon Army in South Australia. Together we can make a difference. Blessings Barry & Ros Casey (Majors) Divisional Leaders - 2 -

3 CONTENTS 1. Our Focus Equipping our people Integra)ng and innova)ng our ministry Crea)ng inten)onal support pathways Maximising the value of The Salva)on Army brand Connec)ng with our community

4 1 Our Focus - 4 -

5 We are focussed on Engaging people Exploring life Experiencing hope 1 South Australia Division aligns with the mission and values of The Salva)on Army Australia Southern Territory. Interna)onal Purpose Statement The Salvaon Army, an internaonal movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Chrisan Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is movated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discriminaon. Mission Statement of The Salva)on Army in Australia The Salva)on Army is a Chris)an movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for People Being there when people need us most, we offer care and compassion as a sacred encounter with transforma)ve poten)al. Creang faith pathways Taking a holis)c approach to the human condi)on that values spirituality, we graciously share the good news of Jesus and grow in faith together. Building Healthy Communies Inves)ng ourselves in rela)onships that promote mutual flourishing, we find the wholeness God intends for us in community. Working for Jusce Tackling the social systems that harm crea)on and strip away human dignity, we join God s work to build a fairer world where all can thrive. In South Australia we are focussed on: Engaging people Exploring life Experiencing hope We are commi@ed to forming respecaul safe and suppor)ve rela)onships with all people in the wider South Australian community

6 2 Equipping Equipping our our people people - 6 -

7 We will build a highly capable workforce through our investment in training and development. 2 We believe: Every person working or volunteering within The Salva)on Army has a unique mix of strengths, gibs and abili)es that they bring to their roles, and we are commi@ed to provide ongoing training, upskilling and development regardless of gender or age There is personal and organisa)onal value in ongoing learning and development Officers, employees and volunteers need to be supported with effec)ve training and development opportuni)es to meet the challenges of contemporary society We will equip our people by: Implemen)ng a Leadership and Management Program (LaMP) Maximising opportuni)es for effec)ve online learning Priori)sing a training needs analysis for workers and using this to inform tailored formalised training plans Providing opportuni)es in training for Officers and managers to increase their effec)veness in working with media including social media Implemen)ng the Territorial Candidate recruitment and development policy Facilita)ng specialist networks of Corps leaders Implemen)ng the Territorial Guidelines for Corps Leadership Structures Developing an employee recogni)on of service system Monitor performance and accountability Encourage coaching and mentoring for all officers in their roles Providing opportuni)es for emerging and exis)ng leaders to receive innova)ve training experiences - 7 -

8 3 Integra)ng and innova)ng our ministry - 8 -

9 We will implement a model of integrated Corps and Social Programmes that work together to maximise the impact of our ministry. We will nurture a culture of innova)on 3 We believe: Society benefits when people experience holis)c physical, mental, emo)onal and spiritual support The Salva)on Army is a Church with a strong social service conscience People approaching our organisa)on for care and support should experience a no wrong door welcome Our ministry is enhanced when our Corps (faith communi)es) and Social Programmes work in harmony We will improve the integraon and innovaon of our ministry by: Providing coaching to support the implementa)on of the Territorial Guidelines for Corps Leadership Structures Encourage, support and resource innova)ve ministry models The development and implementa)on of a divisional research and innova)on fund Exploring ministry opportuni)es through partnerships with Salvos Stores Adop)ng an evidence based con)nuous improvement approach to the development of our ministry Having recogni)on events for our workers that are able to be celebrated in combined Corps and Social Programme sekngs Implemen)ng Mission Hub Models of service across the division

10 4 Crea)ng inten)onal support pathways

11 We will inten)onally connect with people using effec)ve support pathways. 4 We believe: The Salva)on Army was raised up to influence society through Chris)an faith and relentless, relevant social endeavour People thrive when they have adequate physical, mental, emo)onal and spiritual support Our ministry must meet the contemporary needs of people Ministry has its greatest impact when it is intenonal, supporve and inclusive We will build effecve support pathways by: Conduc)ng Making Disciples Ministry Audits that will provide evidence on the effec)veness of our current faith pathways and opportuni)es for development to communi)es that may otherwise fall through the gaps Researching and promo)ng effec)ve (evidence based) resources for suppor)ng people in their faith journey Measuring the effec)veness of our exis)ng Corps and Social Programme support pathways and iden)fying transferable learnings Pilo)ng and evalua)ng innova)ve inten)onal support pathways in integrated Corps/Social Programme expressions Implemen)ng the Territorial approach to enhancing the psychological well-being of our workers

12 5 Leveraging our Brand

13 We want people in our communi)es to see The Salva)on Army as a support op)on of first choice. 5 We believe: Our reputa)on in the community is a valuable asset that supports our ministry Our brand is synonymous with providing help to people who are experiencing pain and hardship in their life We are able to more effec)vely use our brand to leverage the impact of our ministry We will leverage our brand by: Sharing the posi)ve, life changing stories of people exploring life and experiencing hope as an outcome of our ministry Increasing the relevance and impact of our presence in the Web and Social Media spaces and keeping updated with new portals and expressions on line Effec)vely responding to complaints and using the learnings from those experiences to improve our public image and effec)veness of our ministry Strengthening our rela)onship with media contacts Raising the profile of The Salva)on Army s voice within our communi)es Raising social jus)ce issues more broadly in our communi)es

14 6 Connec)ng with our community

15 We invest inten)onally in community connec)on and community development 6 We believe: Family is the fundamental social unit of society and community is the structure that supports those family units People who are disconnected from healthy family supports can oben become disadvantaged and marginalised in our community Strong communi)es are inclusive of all people Embracing the diversity of people within our communi)es builds and strengthens community Advocacy and community development are important strategies for strengthening community We will connect with community by: Ensuring we apply a community development aspect to our ministries Maintaining and strengthening our involvement and influence in community sector peak bodies Leveraging our involvement in professional and community networking opportuni)es Strategically strengthening our rela)onships with key people in government and opposi)on Collabora)ng with South Australian based Bible Colleges Implemen)ng mission hub models across the division Raising the profile of The Salva)on Army s voice within our communi)es

16 For further informa)on regarding this Strategic Direc)on, please contact: The Salva)on Army Divisional Headquarters 39 Florence Street, (PO Box 300) Fullarton SA 5063 Telephone: (08)