Part 322. Significant change?

The UK & I Territory of The Salvation Army has decided that, in addition to officers, it will employ staff on contracts of employment to lead corps.  What will be the terms of contracts? Will they be attractive enough to encourage individuals to apply?  

One downside is that the contracts will not offer long-term security whereas officership does. As the Territory's Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) puts it:

Employed spiritual leaders will have more self-determination in terms of where they live and serve, provided that there is an opportunity for ministry in their chosen location. However long-term security will be less sure as, if the need or a role ceases or a different strategic direction is taken, they would not be automatically moved to another appointment as an officer would.  

The CPO states:

This change has emerged as a pragmatic response to missional need at local level, but it is also the result of a strategic decision rather than a reactive response.

Make of that what you will.