The Salvation Army beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole". The Army was founded in 1865 in London by one-time Methodist circuit-preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine as the East London Christian Mission, and can trace its origins to the Blind Beggar tavern. In 1878 Booth reorganised the mission, becoming its first General and introducing the military structure which has been retained as a matter of tradition. Its highest priority is its Christian principles. The current international leader of The Salvation Army and chief executive officer (CEO) is General Brian Peddle, who was elected by the High Council
The Salvation Army U.S.A. Central Territory many other types of operations, and Adult Rehabilitation Centers. The college that all officers (pastors in The Salvation Army) must attend is a two-year college which is located in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The college is known as the College for Officer Training. The Salvation Army U.S.A. Central Territory The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is one of the four territories The Salvation Army is divided into within the USA. The Central Territory covers 11 states in the heart of the USA. The Central Territory is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The Central Territory is subdivided into