William Booth

April 10, 1829 – August 20, 1912

Evangelist & Social Reformer

Founded the Salvation Army to fight sin and save souls

Biography

English Methodist preacher who co-founded The Salvation Army with his wife Catherine in 1865. The organization combined evangelism with social services for the poor and has grown into a worldwide movement operating in over 130 countries.

Faith & Testimony

Booth's passion was bringing the gospel to the poorest and most neglected members of society. He famously said, 'While women weep, as they do now, I'll fight; while little children go hungry, as they do now, I'll fight.' The Salvation Army's model of practical Christianity has served millions.

Sources

William Booth — Wikipedia — Biography of the founder of The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army — Wikipedia — The worldwide organization Booth founded
In Darkest England and the Way Out — William Booth — Booth's landmark manifesto calling for Christian social action — it launched the Salvation Army's comprehensive approach to poverty, addiction, and homelessness
The Salvation Army Heritage Centre — Official archives of the Salvation Army documenting Booth's founding vision and the movement's growth from London street preaching to a global Christian mission