International Appointments Bulletin: 5 November 2026

Chief of the Staff Commissioner Garth Niemand shares the latest appointments bulletin from International Headquarters.

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 1 March 2027 

Lieut-Colonels Henrik and Turid Bååth, officers of the Norway, Iceland and The Færoes Territory, currently serving respectively as Secretary for Personnel and Territorial Consultant for Education and Officer Development in that territory, are appointed as territorial leaders of the Finland and Estonia Territory; Lieut-Colonel Henrik Bååth as Territorial Commander and Lieut-Colonel Turid Bååth as Territorial Leader for Spiritual Life Development. They will succeed Lieut-Colonels Saga Lippo and Esa Nenonen, who will take appointments in their home territory.

I know you will join me in praying God's richest blessing upon our comrades as they prepare to assume their new appointment responsibilities.