Canadian Becomes Salvation Army World Leader

On August 3, 2018, Canadian Salvation Army officers, General Brian and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, will serve as the international leaders of The Salvation Army following the retirement of General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women’s Ministries.

As General and World President of Women’s Ministries, the Peddles will be based out of The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters in London, England.

With roots in Newfoundland, Commissioner Rosalie attended The Salvation Army’s Training College in St. John’s and was commissioned as an officer in 1976. General Brian was commissioned the following year. The couple began their ministry together after their marriage in 1978 and, for almost four decades, the Peddles have taken on numerous roles in Canada and internationally.

“What excites me is the ongoing reality that people are engaged in mission, and the vibrant activity of the Army continues … the gospel is being preached, suffering humanity is being served, strategies are being planned, schools opening for children, a mobile clinic rolls into a needy community, or a meal is served,” says General Peddle.

“The Army is well and it has the ability to move forward and continue to discover and claim our place in the world.”

General Peddle is the 21st General of The Salvation Army and fifth Canadian to hold the organization’s highest office.