International Headquarters has approved the following appointments:
Lt-Colonel Fred Waters currently serving as Secretary for Program, to be Territorial Secretary for Business Administration.
Lt-Colonel Joan Canning currently serving as Assistant Secretary for Personnel - Strategic Initiatives, to be Assistant Chief Secretary.
Lt-Colonel Marsha-Jean Bowles, currently serving as Chief Secretary, Germany & Lithuania Territory, to be Territorial Secretary for Program.
Lt-Colonel David Bowles, currently serving as Territorial Secretary for Adult & Family Ministries, Germany & Lithuania Territory, to be Assistant Chief Secretary - Special Events.
From Newfoundland to Mozambique
Discovering God’s global Army on the first territorial short-term mission trip.
by Major Heather Matondo FeaturesOn May 17, 2026, the first territorial short-term mission team, comprised of individuals representing every division, arrived in Maputo, Mozambique.
New Chief of the Staff Announced
Commissioner Garth Niemand to be first Chief of the Staff from Africa.
NewsCommissioner Garth Niemand to be the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Patti Niemand to be World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, effective from October 1, 2026.
Closing the Gap
A conversation with General Brian Peddle (Rtd) on gender equity in The Salvation Army.
FeaturesCaptain Laura Van Schaick, territorial gender equity officer, recently sat down with General Brian Peddle (Rtd) to discuss the ongoing work of gender equity within The Salvation Army—both internationally and here at home. Their conversation reflects on the progress made, challenges encountered and their hopes for the future, and highlights the importance of recognizing and empowering the gifts and leadership of women and men across the Army.




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