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Workshop on Community Engagement, ICT
The Salvation Army India Central Territory hosted its first Workshop on Community Engagement from June 1–3, 2026, at the HRD Centre in Chennai. The three‑day programme brought together 40 delegates, including youth leaders, young officers from various divisions and districts, one representative from the CFOT in Nellore, and three delegates from THQ...
Theme 2026
Be Empowered
Territorial Background
India Central Territory comprises three regions: North Tamil Nadu (Madras-Chennai), Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Salvation Army work commenced in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, in 1895 by Staff Captain Abdul Aziz, a Muslim, with his friend Mahanada. Captain Abdul Aziz attended a revival meeting led by Captain Henry Bullard in 1884 at Bangalore and subsequently dedicated himself to being a Salvation Army officer. The territory was named the India Central Territory in 1992, with its headquarters at Madras (Chennai). States included in the territory: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. 'The Salvation Army' in Tamil: Ratchania Senai (இரட்சணிய சேனை); in Telugu: Rakshana Sinyamu (రక్షణసైన్యము). Languages in which the gospel is preached: English, Tamil, Telugu.
Publications
- • Daily Devotional
- • Home League Magazine
- • Udyogasthudu
- • Yovana Veerudu
- • Yudha Dwani
Accommodation
- • Guest House Booking
- • Regional Housing
- • Conference Lodging
Services
- • Social Services
- • Women's Ministry
- • Other Services
Territorial Leaders
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