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The Salvation Army, an international movement,is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Description:
The Salvation Army of Coatesville mission is to reach members of the greater Coatesville community and help with both physical and spiritual needs.

History:
The Salvation Army (called The Christian Mission until 1878) began as a ministry to the unchurched in 1865, when a former Methodist minister named William Booth began to preach in the slums of London's East End.
When converts from these meetings were sent to established churches, they felt ill at ease, so Booth established Christian Mission centers for them, which grew beyond expectations. The name, The Salvation Army, was adopted and a military form of government was established, with uniforms and other distinctive features. Military terms have been used throughout the years to designate ranks of officers and to describe the activities of the organization.
In order to attract the multitudes who would not enter a place of worship, the Army organized street meetings and marches using flags, brass bands and religious songs set to secular tunes. Those who became soldiers confessed their sins and accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior from sin, and exhibited a sense of responsibility to win other to the Christian faith.

Contact person: Captain Portillio, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (610) 384-3699

Address:

669 East Lincoln Highway Coatesville, PA 19320 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes