Capacity building: The process of developing and strengthening the skills, abilities, processes and resources that organisations and communities need to survive, adapt and thrive in a fast-changing world. Centre: A Salvation Army social service or community programme located in a building. For example, a hostel for homeless people, a hospital, a school or an older persons care facility. Chief of the Staff: A Salvation Army officer, appointed by the General, to be second in command of the worldwide Salvation Army. Chief Secretary: The officer second in command of The Salvation Army in a territory. Child Protection: The means by which measures are taken and structures put in place to prevent and respond to the abuse of children and ensure children are protected from harm. Command: A small type of territory. Corps: A Salvation Army unit established for the preaching of the gospel, worship, teaching and fellowship and to provide Christian-motivated service in the community. Corps officer: A Salvation Army officer appointed to a role of spiritual leadership, ministry, administration and pastoral care over a corps. Covenant: A binding agreement between two parties; in Scripture, the agreement offered to humanity by God of loving faithfulness. The Salvation Army prioritises covenantal relationships. For example: the soldier’s covenant, the officer’s covenant, the marriage covenant. Division: A number of corps grouped together under the direction of a divisional commander (may also include social service centres and programmes) operating within a territory or command. 91
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