Dear Friends:

It is my privilege to share with you information regarding international appointments and promotions proposed by the International Appointments Board and approved by the General.

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2025

COLONELS JOHN AND LANI CHAMNESS, officers of the USA Western Territory, currently serving respectively as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life Development, Canada and Bermuda Territory, are appointed as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries/Territorial Secretary for Leader Development (Officers), Australia Territory. Colonel John will succeed Colonel Winsome Merrett, who will retire from active service on September 30, 2025.

MAJOR MARGARET MCLEOD, an officer of the Canada and Bermuda Territory currently serving as Assistant Training Principal/Mission and Ministry Formation Co-ordinator in that territory, is appointed as Chief Secretary, Canada and Bermuda Territory. Major McLeod will take up her new appointment responsibilities with the rank of colonel.

Please remember our colleagues in prayer as they prepare for their appointment changes. Join with me in congratulating Major Margaret McLeod as her leadership abilities and faithfulness in ministry have been recognized by our International Leaders. Please also uphold Colonels John and Lani Chamness as they also are celebrated by us for their faithful leadership and ministry while they have been with us in the Canada and Bermuda Territory and also as they are further recognized by our International Leaders. May they all know and experience the sustaining grace and strength of our Heavenly Father.

God bless the Canada and Bermuda Territory and God bless our Global Movement!

Sincerely,

Lee Graves
Commissioner
Territorial Commander