Produced byThe Salvation Army Candidates OfficeTerritorial Headquarters for Canada and Bermuda2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M4H 1P4Phone: 416-425-2111 • shona_pike@can.salvationarmy.org

JOURNEY TO OFFICERSHIP

STEP 1 SHARE YOUR INTERESTBegin a conversation with your Corps Officer (CO) about your interest in officership Complete the Applicant Readiness Self-Assessment survey •to help assess your readiness to become a Salvation Army officer (www.cfot.ca/candidates/applicant-readiness-self-assessment) Consider •joining the Candidates’ Fellowship – a network of Salvationists committed to pursuing the possibility of officership, under God’s direction When •you are ready, your CO will bring the Divisional Youth Secretary (DYS) into the conversation to advise you regarding the application process.

STEP 2 RELEASE OF APPLICATIONThe application package includes:

Application for Officership•• Release of Information• Candidate’s Personal Experience• Divorce Documentation (if applicable)• Ministry Worker Screening• Employment History

Upon completion, your CO will provide Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) with the documents noted above.

STEP 3 ENGAGING DIVISIONAL LEADERSThe DYS receives and reviews the application package and presents it to the Divisional Commander (DC) for endorsement and submission to the Territorial Secretary for Candidates.

STEP 4 REVIEW BY TERRITORIAL SECRETARY FOR CANDIDATESUpon review of Phase One forms, the Territorial Secretary for Candidates will authorize advancement to Phase Two.

Phase One

STEP 5 HEALTH Complete International Health Management (IHM) Health Summary Pre-Screening form and subsequent testing package•

• Interview with IHM psychologist• Medical (complete physical)• Medical for children (if applicable)• Dental exam (applicants only)

Upon receipt and review of medical/interview summary reports, the remainder of Phase Two documents will be released.

STEP 6 ACADEMIC/EMPLOYMENT/MINISTRY ASSESSMENT• Complete Nelson Denny Reading & Comprehension test (administered by CO or DYS)• Enrol in Introduction to Officership online course at Booth University College (funding provided by Territorial Candidates’ Office)• Budget• Employer Reference• Corps Officer Appraisal• Ministry Board Appraisal• Undertakings Entered into by an Officer• Orders & Regulations for Officers re: Marriage & Adoption

Your CO will submit the completed Phase Two documents to DHQ for their review.

Phase Two

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www.cfot.ca/candidatesFor more information, contact your Corps Officer

STEP 7 DIVISIONAL CANDIDATES’ BOARD INTERVIEWThe Divisional Candidates’ Board will invite you for an interview to further explore your understanding of officership and the expectations that are attached to spiritual leadership in The Salvation Army. Upon endorsement, your completed application package will be forwarded to the Territorial Secretary for Candidates.

STEP 8 TERRITORIAL CANDIDATES’ COUNCIL PRESENTATIONThe Territorial Secretary for Candidates will present your case to the Territorial Candidates’ Council for official consideration of acceptance into training.

Please note: Upon acceptance, you may be required to engage in continued follow-up in order to ensure that you are ready to commence training.

Final StepsSTEP 9 ACCEPTANCE

Congratulations! You will receive official confirmation of your acceptance, along with additional details and instruction. You will also receive a copy of the Candidates’ Memorandum which will provide you with all necessary details to assist you in your preparation for entry to the College for Officer Training (CFOT). A candidate’s pin will be presented to you during a public service.

Upon commencement of training, you are officially a cadet!

Phase Three

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