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
Salvation Army Vision Network Salvation Army Vision Network The Salvation Army Vision Network (aka Savn.tv) is a US based digital channel endowed by The Salvation Army, a quasi-military fashioned charitable organization founded by William Booth in 1865. It develops and provides accounts of the Salvation Army through short films, a number of series and documentaries with emphases on inspirational stories, prayers, meditations, and uplifting advice, and broadcasts all of its original content, and acquired content, worldwide online via its website. Savn.tv grew out of the internet mission statement of The Salvation Army in early 2011. It was officially launched in September 2011 by Commissioner