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A Salvation Army corps is a local church organization[1] and physical place of worship in The Salvation Army. Like the Christian term "church" a corps includes both the physical building and the body of members who attend at the building.[2] In keeping with Salvationist convention in using military terminology, corps are sometimes casually known as barracks. Traditionally many corps buildings are alternatively called temples or citadels, such as Openshaw Citadel .[3] The Salvation Army also uses the more traditional term "church" for some local congregations and their buildings.
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Corps are usually led by an officer or married officer couple, who fulfil the role of a pastor[4] in other denominations. Officers in these positions are known as "Corps Officers" or COs,[5] and are generally Lieutenants, Captains or Majors. Terms for Officers vary in each country and often serve a term from as little as six months to 10 years. Appointments are decided on by the countries Territorial or Regional Headquarters with much prayer and planning.
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edit- ^ "Salvation Army Williams Lake". Archived from the original on 2013-04-21.
- ^ "The Salvation Army in Canada History". Archived from the original on 2016-04-30. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
- ^ "Websites for Other Salvation Army Corps in Newfoundland – Salvation Army Conception Bay South Corps". Retrieved Jul 27, 2019.
- ^ "Church in Oshawa - The Salvation Army". The Salvation Army Oshawa Church, Community and Family Services. Retrieved Jul 27, 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-01. Retrieved 2016-05-10.
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