An overview of the Jr. Soldiers program.

1. Basic Training for
the
Junior Soldier
Program
Developed by Cari Arias

2. • Mission Statement /
Overview
• Membership
• Uniform
• Curriculum
• Scope & Sequence
• Teaching Kids

3. of the
Junior Soldier
Program

4. The overall goal is to make sure
our Salvation Army children
have personally receivedpersonally received
Jesus Christ as theirJesus Christ as their
SaviorSavior and that they begin to
be discipled in biblicaldiscipled in biblical
truthstruths, life applicationslife applications, and
Salvation Army principlesSalvation Army principles and
practicespractices.

5. Main objectives include:
• To help the Junior Soldier develop
spiritual awarenessspiritual awareness
• To increase their knowledge of theknowledge of the
BibleBible
• To give the Junior Soldier guidance in
developing a lifestyle appropriate tolifestyle appropriate to
their faiththeir faith
• To offer instruction in Salvationinstruction in Salvation
ArmyArmy history, principles, and practices
• To give the Junior Soldier opportunities
for leadershipleadership and participating in

6. Junior Soldiers is a requiredrequired
programprogram in every corps with
classes held during the months of
September through June.
Classes may be comprised of from
one to an unlimited numberone to an unlimited number of
eligible young people.

7. • Totally His prep course first
• Then 5 years of Training
Junior Soldiers curriculum
• 10 courses total (volumes
1-10)
• 2 courses per year
• (Sept-Jan & Feb-June)
• 4 units per course

8. I know that Jesus is my Savior from sin.
I have asked Him to forgive my sins, and I
will trust Him to keep me good.
By His help, I will be His loving and obedient
child, and will help others to follow Him.
I promise to pray, to read my Bible, and to
lead a life that is clean in thought, word,
and deed.
I will not use anything that may injure my
body or my mind, including harmful drugs,
alcohol, and tobacco.
Junior Soldiers PromiseJunior Soldiers Promise

9. in the
Junior Soldier
Program

10. • For ages 7-14ages 7-14.
• He or she is not a member of anothernot a member of another
churchchurch.
• May attend classes at 6 ½ years old, but
may not be enrolled until age 7enrolled until age 7
• Written parent permissionWritten parent permission – if the
parents do not attend The Salvation
Army, be sure to explain the Army’s
beliefs and what the Junior soldier
program is all about.
• Before being enrolled, the prospective
Junior Soldier must complete the TotallyTotally
HisHis preparation course, and sign thesign the
Junior Soldier’s PromiseJunior Soldier’s Promise.

11. for the
Junior Soldier
Program

12. Boys:Boys:
•White button-up
shirt (short or long-
sleeves)
•Navy pants
•Navy tie
•S’s on the collar
•Black socks
•Black shoes

13. Girls:Girls:
•White button-up
shirt (short or long-
sleeves)
•Navy skirt or jumper
•S’s on the collar
•Navy knee-high
socks
•Black shoes

14. for the
Junior Soldier
Program

16. Totally HisTotally His
• Junior Soldier PreparationPreparation Course
• IntroIntro to beliefs, practices, and mission of
The Salvation Army
• Time to come to terms with what it means
to live for Jesuslive for Jesus
• Includes:
• Lesson plans
• Activity sheets
• Follow-up postcards
• Prayer list sheet
• Other helpful information

17. Totally HisTotally His
• Lessons Include:
• Totally FocusedFocused
• Totally ForgivenForgiven
• Totally ObedientObedient
• Totally CleanClean
• Totally DevotedDevoted
• Totally CommittedCommitted

18. Totally HisTotally His
• Was updatedupdated in 2011
• Each corps should have a copya copy on
hand (to be used over and over)
• Can also be accessed on the YouthYouth
Resource Library DatabaseResource Library Database

20. Training Junior SoldiersTraining Junior Soldiers
• AimAim is to increase the young person’s:
• Knowledge
• Understanding
• and Personal Application
of
• Biblical Truths
• Christian Doctrine
• and Army Practice and History
and
• To develop behaviorsdevelop behaviors important to their
Christian growth as Salvationists

21. Training Junior SoldiersTraining Junior Soldiers
• Depending on what your corps orders:
• Hard copiesHard copies sent each January and
July
• Online onlyOnline only copies available at a
lower cost to the corps
• Every corps can access the online
curriculum (pdf format)
• www.barefootonline.comwww.barefootonline.com

23. Honor Junior SoldiersHonor Junior Soldiers
• More in-depth exploration of Salvation
Army beliefs and doctrines and the
importance of living out the Junior Soldier
Promise
• Must:
• Be at least 10 years old
• Be a Junior Soldier
• Complete at least 1 year of Training Junior
Soldiers curriculum
• Requirements include:
• Participate in corps activities
• Regularly wear uniform
• Memorize the doctrines

24. Honor Junior SoldiersHonor Junior Soldiers
• Each corps should have a copya copy on
hand (to be used over and over)
• Can also be accessed on the YouthYouth
Resource Library DatabaseResource Library Database

25. of the
Training Junior
Soldiers
Curriculum

26. Beginnings
• Unit 1: Bible Beginnings
• Unit 2: Birth of The Salvation
Army
• Unit 3: Salvation
• Unit 4: Birth & Childhood of
Jesus
Volume 1Volume 1

27. Foundation of Our Faith
• Unit 1: One Great Faith
• Unit 2: Salvation Army Music
& Literature
• Unit 3: Personal Devotions
• Unit 4: The Lord’s Prayer
Volume 2Volume 2

28. Standing Firm
• Unit 1: The Trials of Jesus &
Stephen
• Unit 2: Standing Firm Under
Fire
• Unit 3: Making Good Choices
• Unit 4: Jesus Stood Firm
Volume 3Volume 3

29. People of Faith
• Unit 1: Old Testament People
• Unit 2: The Generals
• Unit 3: Notable Christians of
the Church
• Unit 4: New Testament People
Volume 4Volume 4

30. Standards to Live By
• Unit 1: The Ten
Commandments
• Unit 2: I Promise
• Unit 3: Keeping Healthy
• Unit 4: Standards Jesus Lived
By
Volume 5Volume 5

31. Give It Away
• Unit 1: Giving in the Bible
• Unit 2: Serving Jesus the
Army Way
• Unit 3: Time, Talents, &
Money
• Unit 4: How To Share Your
Faith
Volume 6Volume 6

32. Power Source
• Unit 1: The Trinity
• Unit 2: The Holy Spirit at
Work
• Unit 3: The Holy Spirit in Me
• Unit 4: The Fruit of the Spirit
Volume 7Volume 7

33. Worshipping Together
• Unit 1: The Tabernacle
• Unit 2: Jesus Worshipped
• Unit 3: Christian Worship
• Unit 4: Army Worship
Volume 8Volume 8

34. Making a Difference
• Unit 1: Letters That Made a
Difference
• Unit 2: People Who Make a
Difference
• Unit 3: Jesus Makes a
Difference
• Unit 4: God Can Make a
Difference
Volume 9Volume 9

35. Living the Life
• Unit 1: Parables & Miracles
• Unit 2: Blessed Are You
• Unit 3: Developing Your
Prayer Life
• Unit 4: Humanity of Jesus
Volume 10Volume 10

36. in the
Junior Soldier
Program

37. In order for Junior
Soldiers to truly work,
it must be
relationally-basedrelationally-based.
This is NOT school –
it’s discipleship.

38. 10. Teach as a team.
9. Create a place to belong.
8. Keep a prayer notebook.
7. Keep them guessing.
6. Small can be beautiful.
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39. 5. Let the “inmates run the asylum.”
4. Answer the questions your kids
are asking.
3. Make memorable moments.
2. Have your kids come up with
their own mission to change the
world.
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40. 1. Remember the
power of LOVELOVE.
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