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.

Vision for Spiritual Formation
CFOT recognizes that spiritual maturity is foundational to the officer’s role as spiritual leader and role model. The officer’s own spiritual life must be healthy for their own sake and for the sake of the congregation, employees, and clients of The Salvation Army. CFOT therefore endeavors to guide each cadet in their continued personal spiritual formation through instruction, discipleship, Bible study, personal counseling, and reserved time for meditation and prayer. While at CFOT, the cadet will identify, develop, and exercise their spiritual gifts, and understand that spiritual formation and pursuit of holiness is a lifelong process. They will be trained to lead others through spiritual formation experiences, just as they were guided. 

Vision for Academic Excellence
Consistent with its mission, CFOT provides cadets with the opportunity to gain necessary skills and knowledge through an academic program of the highest quality and rigor. 

Whether it be in the classroom, on-campus practicum experiences, or off-campus internship opportunities, academic excellence at CFOT is achieved by ensuring that all instructors’ content and methods of instruction meet generally accepted academic and professional standards. Through regular and ongoing professional development opportunities, CFOT ensures that instruction is based on evolving pedagogy, technology, and learning needs; that instructors employ a variety of appropriate teaching methods; and that evaluation of cadet achievement is based on authentic assignments and activities that reflect the responsibilities and challenges cadets will face in their future ministry. 

Additionally, CFOT’s commitment to academic excellence includes ensuring that all cadets are equipped for success through tutoring, testing for learning differences, and the availability of appropriate accommodations. 

CFOT systematically evaluates all aspects of the academic program in pursuit of continuous quality improvement and to ensure that academic excellence is sustained.  

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)