In Depth:  SASRA

The Soldiers’ and Aviators’ Scripture Readers Association (SASRA) has held its annual Workers’ Conference at King’s Park Conference Centre, Northampton.

It is always a great encouragement to be together and this year's theme was “Revival”, writes Lt Col Dr Martin Gliniecki QGM, SASRA Executive Director.

The organisation that seeks to read the Bible with members of the Armed Forces says its work is growing significantly – and military personnel are coming to faith.

Just two years ago, the Soldiers’ and Aviators’ Scripture Readers Association (SASRA) employed 13 Scripture Readers, all committed to sharing the gospel with the Armed Forces. Today there are 21 of them, serving across the UK and overseas, reaping a harvest in what many are calling a quiet revival – this being within the military.

The Soldiers’ and Aviators’ Scripture Readers Association (SASRA), a missionary organisation that takes the gospel of Christ to the British Armed Forces, reports that it has helped prevent ‘multiple’ suicides.

The organisation reports: ‘Alongside sharing the gospel, Scripture Readers, together with Chaplaincy and the Welfare Service, walk with military personal and their families who are struggling through a variety of mental health and wellbeing issues.

Major Andy McMahon has become the Northern Representative for the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Scripture Readers Association (SASRA) after 20 years’ service in the Army.

Andy was brought up in Northern Ireland in a Christian home and committed his life to the Lord when he was 13. He served in the Royal Irish Regiment before transferring to the Royal Artillery, in due course serving as a Battery Commander. He plans to continue as a Reservist with the Army alongside his SASRA Area Representative duties.