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Ordination & Commissioning 2025
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What is Ordination and Commissioning?

The Salvation Army Ordination and Commissioning weekend is part of the high holy days and is an annual event where new officers, soldiers, and others gather to worship, celebrate and pray together. During this weekend, the cadets who have completed two years of training are ordained and commissioned to serve in various communities throughout The Salvation Army. The event is a celebration of the new officers’ commitment to serving others and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. It involves worship services, prayer, and devotion by Salvation Army leaders and special guests. The Commissioning is an essential moment in the life of The Salvation Army and serves as a reminder of its mission to “meet human needs in Christ’s name without discrimination.”

SPANISH INFORMATION

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Schedule

Friday

  • 9:00am-7:30pm | Trade store open – Cocoa ballroom

    10:00am | Commencement (Onsite translation available in Spanish, ASL and hearing impaired assistance)  – Great American Hall

    1:45pm-4:00pm | EQUIP Sessions (Children’s Ministries available) – Crystal A (Onsite translation available in Spanish)

    7:30pm-9:00pm | Opening Celebration featuring Israel Houghton (Onsite translation available in Spanish, Creole, ASL and hearing impaired assistance) – Livestream available in English and Spanish – Great American Hall

Saturday

  • 8:00am-4:00pm | Trade store open – Cocoa ballroom

    9:30am-3:00pm | Star Search – Young People’s Music/Arts Competition

    4:00pm | King of Kings presented by the New York Staff Band

    5:00pm | Star Search Awards – (Onsite ASL and hearing impaired assistance) – Livestream available in English and Spanish – Great American Hall

    6:00pm | BBQ Dinner

Sunday

  • 9:30am-12:00pm | Ordination & Commissioning Service (Children’s Ministries available) (Onsite translation available in Spanish, Creole, ASL and hearing impaired assistance) – Livestream available in English and Spanish – Great American Hall