South Pacific and East Asia
The zonal departments at International Headquarters are the main administrative link with territories and commands. The international secretaries give oversight to and coordinate the Army's work in their respective geographical regions.
The International Secretary for the South Pacific and East Asia Zone is Commissioner Wayne Maxwell and the Secretary for Women's Ministries is Commissioner Robyn Maxwell.
Contact the Zonal Department
Territories in the Zone
The Salvation Army South Pacific and East Asia Zone includes the following Territories, Commands and Regions:
- Australia Territory
- Hong Kong and Macau Command
- Indonesia Territory
- Japan Territory
- Korea Territory
- New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory
- Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Territory
- The Phillipines Territory
- Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory
- Taiwan Region
Click on the map pins for local contact details and websites.
News from around the South Pacific and East Asia
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Attend Ecumenical Service for COP26
09 November 2021
The international leaders joined representatives of Christian churches and organisations from around the world.
09 November 2021
The international leaders joined representatives of Christian churches and organisations from around the world.
The International Salvation Army Responds to the General’s Call for a Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19
01 November 2021
Salvationists and friends from across the world lifted prayers to God in response to the General's call for a Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19.
01 November 2021
Salvationists and friends from across the world lifted prayers to God in response to the General's call for a Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19.
Commissioner Betty Matear Retires as ‘the Face of The Salvation Army’ to the Ecumenical Community
21 October 2021
General Brian Peddle has paid tribute to Commissioner Betty Matear as she steps down from the role of Secretary for International Ecumenical Relations.
21 October 2021
General Brian Peddle has paid tribute to Commissioner Betty Matear as she steps down from the role of Secretary for International Ecumenical Relations.
Reclaiming ‘Girl Power’ across The Salvation Army
20 October 2021
Celebration and action marked The Salvation Army’s recognition of the International Day of the Girl.
20 October 2021
Celebration and action marked The Salvation Army’s recognition of the International Day of the Girl.
New International Positional Statement Calls for a ‘Culture of Sustainability’
14 October 2021
A new Salvation Army statement on ‘Caring for the Environment’ calls for immediate action to be taken to address and combat ‘environmental degradation’.
14 October 2021
A new Salvation Army statement on ‘Caring for the Environment’ calls for immediate action to be taken to address and combat ‘environmental degradation’.
Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19 Seeks to Unite the World in a Shared Response
13 October 2021
The Salvation Army and friends around the world are being called to take part in an international prayer initiative on Sunday 24 October.
13 October 2021
The Salvation Army and friends around the world are being called to take part in an international prayer initiative on Sunday 24 October.
Strength, Resilience and Influence of Girls to be Recognised through Salvation Army Events
01 October 2021
The Salvation Army is using the day to bring attention on the positive impact girls can have on God’s creation.
01 October 2021
The Salvation Army is using the day to bring attention on the positive impact girls can have on God’s creation.
Day of Prayer Resources Help Salvationists and Friends to Go ‘Beyond’ in their Support for Victims of Human Trafficking
17 September 2021
The theme for this year’s day of prayer, which will happen on Sunday 26 September, is Beyond the Dark, inspired by 1 Peter 2:9-10
17 September 2021
The theme for this year’s day of prayer, which will happen on Sunday 26 September, is Beyond the Dark, inspired by 1 Peter 2:9-10
Salvation Army Comes Alongside Communities in Myanmar Conflict
07 July 2021
Food insecurity as a result of Myanmar’s constitutional crisis is being addressed by The Salvation Army
07 July 2021
Food insecurity as a result of Myanmar’s constitutional crisis is being addressed by The Salvation Army
The General Stresses Importance of Authentic Soldiership at International Headquarters Book Launch
05 July 2021
A live-streamed launch of two significant new books at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London.
05 July 2021
A live-streamed launch of two significant new books at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London.