Be Strong and
Don't give up
Strategic coordination hub for The Salvation Army's humanitarian and evangelistic mission across Six Territories in India. The phrase "Be strong and do not give up" is a powerful biblical exhortation derived from 2 Chronicles 15:7. Within the context of The Salvation Army India National Office and your 2026 initiatives, this motto serves as a foundational pillar for mission work. It bridges the gap between the historical legacy founded by Frederick Tucker in 1882 and the modern-day challenges of healthcare, disaster relief, and youth empowerment. It acts as a "battle cry" for officers and volunteers to remain resilient in their service to the marginalised.
Our Mission
Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs without discrimination.
Vision 2026
Building a future where dignity, justice, and hope are accessible to every Indian citizen.
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A Legacy of Compassion
India remains the oldest mission field of The Salvation Army. Frederick St. George de Latour Tucker, of the Indian Civil Service, read a copy of The War Cry, became a Salvationist and, as Major Tucker (later Commissioner Founded by Frederick Tucker (Fakir Singh) in 19th September 1882. In addition to evangelistic work, various social programs were initiated to alleviate distress caused by famine, floods, and epidemics. Educational facilities, including elementary, secondary, and industrial schools, cottage industries, and settlements, were provided for the depressed classes. Medical work originated in Nagercoil in 1893 when Captain (Dr.) Harry Andrews set up a dispensary at the headquarters there. The medical work has grown from this. Work among the Criminal Tribes began in 1908 at the government's invitation. to a unified National Office.
The Salvation Army is registered as a Guarantee Company under the Indian Companies Act. 1913. The name of the company is "The Salvation Army". The Chairman of this Association is Commissioner Lalhmingliana Hmar, and the Vice Chairman is Commissioner John William Polimetla, and the Secretary of this association is Colonel (Dr.) Andrews D. Christian. The National Office for India serves the country's six territories. The Conference of Indian Leaders (COIL), established in 1989, meets annually to coordinate national Salvation Army affairs and give direction to the National Executive Officer. An administrative reorganisation took place in 2008, which resulted in all the Secretarial departments being brought together in one building under the leadership of a National Executive Officer, with the result that, for the first time, the India National Office could function as a whole and not as separate departments to support the six territories.
