South Pacific and East Asia


The zonal departments at International Headquarters are the main administrative link with territories. 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 and regions:
- Australia Territory
- Hong Kong and Macau Territory
- Indonesia Territory
- Japan Territory
- Korea Territory
- New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory
- Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Territory
- The Philippines Territory
- Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand Territory
- Taiwan Region
Click on the map pins for local contact details and websites.
News from around the South Pacific and East Asia
Salvation Army Work in Thailand Officially Recognised
10 July 2023
General Brian Peddle has approved the official recognition of the commencement of the Army’s work in the Kingdom of Thailand
10 July 2023
General Brian Peddle has approved the official recognition of the commencement of the Army’s work in the Kingdom of Thailand
The Glory of God in Korea
17 May 2023
The Salvation Army Korea Territory held a commemorative rally for its 115th anniversary with the theme Come and See
17 May 2023
The Salvation Army Korea Territory held a commemorative rally for its 115th anniversary with the theme Come and See
Others Trade for Hope Celebrates 25 Years of Global Impact
17 April 2023
Salvation Army programme provides economic opportunity for hundreds of vulnerable people worldwide
17 April 2023
Salvation Army programme provides economic opportunity for hundreds of vulnerable people worldwide
The General’s Council Renames Commands
03 March 2023
The General’s Council has decided to rename a number of commands as territories, with effect from 1 March 2023
03 March 2023
The General’s Council has decided to rename a number of commands as territories, with effect from 1 March 2023
The General welcomes the world’s newest Salvation Army soldier
07 December 2022
After being postponed since 2020, the longed-for visit of the General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle to Japan took place in November 2022
07 December 2022
After being postponed since 2020, the longed-for visit of the General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle to Japan took place in November 2022