Brian Peddle


General Brian Peddle was the 21st General of The Salvation Army from 3 August 2018 to 3 August 2023. He was formerly the 26th Chief of the Staff of The Salvation Army from 1 November 2015 until 3 August 2018 under General André Cox.

Career

General Peddle and his wife, Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, were commissioned in 1977 as Salvation Army officers. Since then, General Peddle has held several appointments, including service as a divisional leader in New Zealand and as Chief Secretary in the UK. He led their home territory for three years until his appointment as Chief of the Staff. Peddle then served as the organization's international leader, general, and CEO.

Appointments

Canada & Bermuda Territory
New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory
United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland
  • Chief Secretary
Canada and Bermuda Territory
  • Territorial Commander
International Headquarters
On 24 May 2018, the 19th High Council announced that Commissioner Peddle would become the organisation's 21st General on 3 August 2018, succeeding Andre Cox. He is the fifth Canadian to hold the position, and the second from Newfoundland and Labrador. Peddle retired in 2023 and was succeeded by Lyndon Buckingham.