Niemands welcomed and installed into new leadership roles at IHQ
BY IHQ COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioners Garth and Patti Niemand have been welcomed into their new roles as The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, with a call to lead with courage, unity and continued dependence on God.
The commissioners were welcomed and installed in their new responsibilities during a meeting at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London on 1 October.
Responding to the welcome, Commissioner Garth described his appointment as both “an incredible privilege” and deeply humbling.
Commissioner Patti drew on Joshua 3 in her devotional, reflecting on the Israelites preparing to cross the River Jordan into unfamiliar territory.
Speaking on behalf of the worldwide Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham described Commissioners Niemand as people of “character, integrity and passion for the Lord”, with extensive international experience and a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army.
The Niemands steps into their roles following the retirement of Commissioner Edward Hill (previous Chief of Staff) and Commissioner Shelley Hill (previous World Secretary of Women’s Ministries), who were honoured at an IHQ gathering on 10 September.
To read the full story of the Niemands’ welcome service on the IHQ website, click here.
