About CFOT

The Salvation Army College for Officer Training at Crestmont (CFOT) exists to train men and women to effectively serve God as officers in The Salvation Army.

CFOT Mission Statement
The purpose of the College for Officer Training is to develop men and women in spiritual maturity, character, knowledge, and capabilities who will be able to sustain and advance the mission of The Salvation Army in the salvation of the world.

CFOT Vision Statement
The vision for the College for Officer Training is grounded in its historical and traditional role of educating and training cadets within a context of Christian faith, a commitment to learning, and a deep passion for service. This vision dictates a unified approach to these three elements in the tradition of our founders, William and Catherine Booth, who viewed them as a means through which God brings us to a better world.

The CFOT experience includes the accredited AA Degree in Ministries, but also reflects the vision of preparing and inspiring cadets in mind, soul and body, character, and competency. CFOT’s graduates are commissioned as officers, ordained as ministers, and are assigned to appointments throughout the Western Territory. They, in turn, possess a vision that includes a substantive commitment to spiritual formation, servant leadership, a strong work ethic, a heart for mission, and the College’s core values:

• Love for God who loved us first
• Compassion and respect for others throughout the world
• Faithfulness to God and Man
• Commitment to proclaiming Salvation and Holiness
• Responsibility to God and Man
• Integrity of character and deed
• Servant ministry to others including the poor and disenfranchised
• Kindness and humility
• Stewardship of resources

Academic Excellence Statement
The College’s mission, curriculum, instruction, cadet and administrative support, and cadet assessments are aligned and implemented in ways that reflect current knowledge about the learning process and the preparation cadets need for officership in The Salvation Army Western Territory. To be considered excellent, these five elements are integrated with field training experiences and a pervasive commitment to spiritual formation and officer development. This is to develop in our cadets conceptual understanding and appropriate cognitive and ministerial skills that cadets will be able to utilize when faced with new situations and challenges in their assignments wherever located.

CFOT Staff
For a list of CFOT staff, click here.

CFOT Catalog and Fact Book
For more information on the College, please refer to the Catalog and Fact Book. 

The USA Western Territory
For information on the USA Western Territory, click here.

The International Salvation Army
For general information about the Salvation Army, click here.

For information on the other U.S. Training Colleges, click:
Atlanta, GA (USA Southern Territory)
Chicago, IL (USA Central Territory)
Suffern, NY (USA EasternTerritory)