ROOTS Vision Statement

The vision for ROOTS is to create spaces to inspire spiritual renewal, effective mission, a prophetic voice and a pioneering spirit.

The concept of ‘spaces’ is key to the future ideas for the ROOTS family. Many people have said that ROOTS is more than a conference. While the yearly gathering is so central it is clear that ROOTS needs to grow beyond one event in Southport to fulfil its vision.

With this in mind a fantastic group of people are beginning to plan four key ROOTS spaces:

ROOTS Conference, the popular yearly gathering in Southport.

ROOTS Equip, looking specifically at how the ROOTS Conference can provide seminars and training initiatives of value to the wider work of the Salvation Army and its members.

ROOTS Engage, a future initiative to build on the amazing ROOTS heritage of engaging with the wider community in effective witness, public life and social justice.

ROOTS Emergent, as yet an undefined space to equip and inspire key workers involved in emerging models of mission and expressions of church.

ROOTS is a ministry of The Evangelism Department of The Salvation Army United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland and is led by Major Paul Main, Territorial Evangelism Secretary.