Territorial structure update

Beginning the design phase

Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant presents the January update on the work of the Structure Co-ordination and Design Group

THE Structure Co-ordination and Design Group (SCDG) has hit the ground running at the start of this new year. Significant progress was made in 2021 but 2022 will be busy and, we pray, result in local mission flourishing as well as the streamlining and integration of headquarters.

The project has four stages: Listening (autumn/winter 2021), Design (winter/ spring 2022), Impact Analysis (summer/ autumn 2022) and Implementation (winter 2022 to summer 2023).

Thank you to everyone who’s already contributed to Stage 1 (Listening). Your comments have been encouraging, challenging and helpful, and have provided a strong base for the Divisional Design Groups (DDGs) to start their work. Thank you for spending time reflecting on what is preventing mission from flourishing locally and helping us understand how we can work together to remove obstacles.

The Research and Design Unit at THQ is busy analysing all your feedback. It’s an epic task and we’re grateful for the unit’s professionalism and skill. We hope to be able to share their initial conclusions in the February SCDG update.

Stage 2 (Design) is now under way. Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main has worked with divisional leaders to identify people to lead and take part in each DDG. We’re grateful to all who have graciously accepted their nomination to take part. The DDGs are beginning their work and five THQ Service Design Groups (Chief Secretary’s Office, Business Administration, Personnel, Communications and Mission) will be collaborating with the DDGs on solutions to the issues raised in Stage 1 and any others that arise.

WHO IS LEADING EACH DDG?

East Midlands DDG: Major Brian Slinn (divisional commander, East Midlands) East of England DDG: Ann HowlettFoster (Cambridge Citadel, Central East) Ireland DDG: Colonel Neil Webb (divisional commander, Ireland) London DDG: Major Mark Rose (corps officer, Hendon, North London) North East DDG: Major David Burns (divisional commander, North East England) North West DDG: Major David Taylor (divisional commander, North West) Scotland DDG: Lieut-Colonel Carol Bailey (secretary for Scotland and divisional commander, East Scotland) South East DDG: Major Mark Herbert (divisional commander, South East) South West DDG: Lynn Moore (Forest of Dean, Severn and Somerset) Southern DDG: Major Mike LloydJones (divisional commander, Central South) Wales DDG: Nick Redmore (head of Research and Development, THQ) West Midlands DDG: Major Adrian Allman (corps officer, Birmingham Citadel, West Midlands) Yorkshire DDG: Major Alan Norton (corps officer, Barton-upon-Humber, Yorkshire South with Humber)

You’ll notice that DDGs don’t match with all our current divisions, but no one should assume that this is a list of new divisions. For example, no decision has been taken on the number of divisions in Scotland; and we are still learning from the newer divisions – nothing is decided yet. One of the DDGs’ tasks will be to review the current divisional boundaries and to collaborate with neighbouring DDGs on what processes and structures will enable local mission to flourish.

WHO IS IN EACH DDG?

The chief secretary encouraged each division to nominate 12 people to their DDG who have a range of life and Army experiences, as well as giftings and skillsets, so that as many voices as possible are represented across the groups. Our DDGs include corps and DHQ officers, Lifehouse staff, local officers, chaplains, those with a ministry focus on community, youth, children and prisons, Police Service professionals, solicitors and NHS executives, to name a few.

WHAT WILL THE GROUPS DO?

The DDGs have four main tasks: 1. Review the feedback gathered during Stage 1. 2. Review processes and structures currently in use and refer issues to THQ where five Service Design Groups will work to find solutions. 3. Review divisional boundaries and make proposals following discussions with neighbouring DDGs. 4. Propose processes and structures that will support local mission so that it flourishes.

Prayer must be the foundation of everything we do, so the DDGs are expected to spend time in prayer and to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit throughout their discussions.

DDG chairs and members will be supported by the SCDG with these challenging tasks.

HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED?

Please continue to pray for our DDGs and Service Design Groups. Please ask that the Spirit leads their work and that a collaborative heart beats in all they do.

Also, please do keep in touch with your feedback at transformation@ salvationarmy.org.uk.

Thank you for your encouragement, support and willingness to share your wisdom.

LIEUT-COLONEL PALLANT IS SECRETARY FOR COMMUNICATIONS, THQ

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ARMY PEOPLE

LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED

CS Ian Brown, Ripley

AWARDED

Margaret Sidell, Barton-upon-Humber, awarded the British Empire Medal

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Diamond Joyce and Stuart Holdsworth, Leeds

Central (17 February)

DEDICATED TO GOD

Ananiah Nyasha Rosie, daughter of

Heather and James Makono, at Leeds

Central by Major Stuart Barker

RETIRED OFFICERS

Birthday congratulations Major Pearl Mattingley (85 on 6 February) Major Joan Swan (80 on 7 February) Captain Audrey Miller (85 on 8 February) Major Janette Brown (85 on 8 February) Major Sylvia Lane (80 on 10 February) Lieut-Colonel Doriel Phillips (85 on 10 February)

PROMOTED TO GLORY

Derek Wellington, St Austell David Greig, Bedford Congress Hall Alice Burgess, Watchet, on 25 December

BEREAVED

CSM Vicky Wellington, St Austell, of her husband Derek Wellington,

Richard Wellington, Johnathan

Wellington, Victoria Groomer and

Natalie Blewett of their father Chris Greig, Bedford Congress Hall, of her husband David Greig, Lindsay

Gillman, Sutton, of her father Gwyn Morgan, Penarth, of his father

James Morgan

TRIBUTES

MAJOR ROBERT CAMPBELL

ROBERT was born on 28 September 1947 in Londonderry. He was the only son of George and Alice, with three elder sisters, Joyce, Irene and Phyllis, now deceased. They were members of their local church, where Robert was confirmed. It was during a revival meeting organised by the churches of Londonderry when he first gave his heart to Jesus, however it would be some time before the significance of that day became evident.

Robert served in the Army Cadets and as a territorial soldier alongside his father in the Royal Army Service Corps. He joined the RAF’s medical services in 1966 and, in 1969, was posted to RAF Uxbridge where he met Christine and they married in 1970. Their son, David, was born in 1972 and their daughter, Fiona, in 1980.

In civilian life Robert continued to serve with the territorials of the Royal Anglian Regiment and in various roles for the Royal British Legion. However, his life took on new meaning in 1993 when he attended the enrolment of Christine at Cambridge Citadel, where Robert reaffirmed his commitment to God in 1996 as a soldier and songster.

In 1998 they answered God’s call to officership and, in 1999, took oversight of Willingham Corps before being warranted as auxiliary-captains and appointed to Aylsham. Commissioned as captains in 2002, they were appointed to Thetford, Chatteris and Lowestoft South, where

ENGAGEMENTS

GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE

ICO, Thu 10 Feb – Sun 13

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL

Larne, Sat 5 Feb – Sun 6

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL PAUL MAIN) AND COLONEL JENINE MAIN

Dunstable, Sun 6 Feb Bromley Temple, Sun 13* they were promoted to majors and from where they retired in 2014.

Robert’s service was marked by enthusiasm, commitment and a determination to do his best for the Kingdom. Although in recent years Robert suffered from poor health, he continued to be a ray of light and an encourager through whom God touched and changed the lives of many.

Servant of God, Queen and country, well done! – CC

JOAN WRIGHT, RUGBY

JOAN’s life was hallmarked by her love for God and other people. Born in Morecambe, she later moved to Whitehaven, where she was active in the corps and met and married Albert.

A change of employment necessitated a move to Rugby in 1956. A primary school teacher, Joan balanced her work with Army duties and caring for their two daughters. All these facets came together in her role as a lively and innovative YPSM. In later years she took on the role of Cameo leader and the same dedication was evident.

No one was outside Joan’s loving care. In employment she was highly regarded and valued for her relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents alike. Her influence was such that, as a result of simple invitations, three people became Salvation Army officers.

Joan leaves a great legacy of love in the community and the corps, where she is sadly missed. – RT

RON JOICE, ROMFORD

FROM Durham coal-mining roots, Ron embarked on his musical career as an RAF band euphonium player, then as head of music at state schools in Essex. In Salvation Army circles, Ron was known as a pianist, a bandmaster for more than 30 years at Barking then Romford, and musical director of the East London divisional music school in the 1970s and 1980s.

Ron is fondly remembered as a superb band trainer, crafting quality, lyric-focused, emotion-laden renditions, and for his