Overview:

Since the 1950s The Salvation Army in British Columbia has offered intense, spiritual training for young Salvos and other warriors for Jesus. Battle School began in William’s Lake in the 1990s, soon followed by the War College in Vancouver. Now, Battle School is back and better than ever! Battle School is led by the leaders of the War College and operated in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. This new incarnation of Battle School downloads the DNA of Primitive-Salvationism into keen young warriors from around the world.

Why?

The great Salvation War is raging and you can’t wait until you have a degree or a fancy job before you are ready to start fighting. You need to get trained up now.

In this war you need to know how to fast, pray, read the Bible, evangelise, kick out demons and listen to God. This crash course will rush you through the important stuff as you live in simplicity and community amongst poverty and injustice.

Dates & Times

Battle School begins July 6 2009: 13 00

Battle School deploys August 2, 2009 13 00

Training Ground

Battle School is operated in the poorest postal code in Canada: V6A, Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. This neighbourhood is filled with open drug use, crime and the injustice of prostitution. There are souls suffering from loneliness, guilt and rampant sin. Incarnational warfare, including your food and lodging, is the most distinctive part of Battle School. You will be placed in a Christian community and live with other students. You will be trained in our Command Centre and deployed throughout the streets, parks and alleyways of the neighbourhood.

Program

We’re talking about a huge mission experience without the big price tag [thousands of dollars]. The training is hands on work combined with theory modules that cover:

• Spiritual Disciplines [grow your roots deep into God’s love]
• Leadership [influence others to take hold of God and his world-saving mission]
• Evangelism [introducing people from all walks of life to Jesus]

Deployments

Responsibilities and ministries include:

• Harbour Light food line – lovingly serve the poor in the heart of the DTES
• Re:cre8 – our street level café
• War Room – a 24-7 prayer room: a strategically placed setting for intimacy and war.
• Air Force – praying through the neighbourhood asking for some help from above.
• Ground Force – practical, dirt under your fingernails missions work.
• Movie on Trial – hone your critical thinking and spiritual perception with film.

Scheduled Trainers

Jonathan Evans, Aaron White, Michael Collins, Jenea Gomez, Stephen Bell and more!

Cost

Battle School costs $400. CAD per person. The price includes 4.5 weeks of room and board, training, on-site mission materials. Other costs to keep in mind for you your group may include flights, medical insurance, snacks and any recreational activities and personal supplies.

Transportation

Transportation is the responsibility of each individual, including any requirements for leisure activities.

Leadership & Supervision

Leadership and supervision is provided by live-in urban missionaries from The War College. Battle School works under the authority of Vancouver 614 Corps. Leadership is provided by Carla & Jonathan Evans and Cherie & Aaron White. Often families in the 614 Corps will provide a ‘home away from home’ for the students by sharing a meal with them and just hanging out.

Registration

Every delegate must be registered through our online registration form [APPLY HERE]. The minimum age for Battle School students is 15. After being accepted a Battle School student must produce payment, a criminal records check, medical check, and a completed consent form before coming.

What to bring

This is not an exhaustive list, but should give you a general idea of what you will need while down here. You only REALLY need a Bible and toothbrush, but some of the following may come in handy…

Notebook and other books and stationery as required
Passport/ photo i.d.
Clothing – A Salvation Army uniform [if you are a soldier], warm, layer-able clothing (Vancouver is cold and wet during winter) Comfortable, waterproof shoes and coats. Flip-flops/ sandals for the shower, umbrellas are also helpful. You will also need clothing to participate in ‘drill’ – exercise.
Linens: towel, washcloth, bedding
Backpack
Water bottle
Alarm clock

A note about expensive items and fancy gadgets: Though your room is secured with a lock, keep in mind that you are not living in a highly secure area, and that you are living amongst North America’s poorest residents. Please use your own wisdom as to whether or not you should bring these items. We cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen items.

To register click: APPLY HERE

Health Insurance is mandatory for registrants from Quebec and abroad.

Assistance & Help

For any questions or assistance contact: Petefooter@gmail.com