Our Leadership

Commissioners Paul and Jenine Main are the Territorial Leaders for The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland.

Based at The Salvation Army’s headquarters in Denmark Hill, London, the Commissioners have responsibility for more than 750 corps and social work centres, as well as many thousands of officers, members, lay staff and volunteers in the UK and Ireland.

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Meet Commissioners Paul and Jenine Main

Paul and Jenine Main have dedicated 40 years to serving as Salvation Army officers, a journey that began in their Christian families where they nurtured their faith and love for God. Their paths crossed at the Training College in 1986, with Paul hailing from the scenic landscapes of Scotland and Jenine from the charming south of England.

Their first appointments took them to Liverpool Clubmoor Corps and Cefn Mawr in North Wales. After their marriage in November 1986, they led the Liverpool Clubmoor Corps together before moving to Connah’s Quay in North Wales, where their children, Rebecca and Cameron, were born. Their journey continued with appointments on the picturesque Isle of Man, Wrexham, and a seven-year stint at Divisional Headquarters in Cardiff, where Paul served as the Divisional Director for Evangelism and Jenine as the Divisional Director for Personnel.

Their roles evolved with appointments at Territorial Headquarters (THQ), where Paul was the Territorial Evangelism Secretary and Jenine the Mission Development Officer. Jenine soon returned to corps officership at Upper Norwood Corps, while Paul remained at THQ. In 2011, they became the Divisional Leaders of the Central South Division, witnessing God's transformative work in the lives of many.

Separate appointments followed, with Paul returning to THQ as the Assistant Secretary for Personnel and Jenine becoming the Divisional Commander of the Central South Division. Eighteen months later, Paul was appointed as the Secretary for Personnel, and Jenine as the Divisional Commander of the new North London Division. During this time, Paul also served as the Executive Officer of the International Staff Songsters.

In 2018, they received a surprise appointment to the Caribbean Territory, where Paul served as Chief Secretary and Jenine as the Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries. This experience broadened their understanding of the International Army. They later returned to the UKI Territory, with Paul as Chief Secretary and Jenine as the Territorial Secretary for Leader Development.

On January 1, 2024, they began their roles as Territorial Leaders in the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. This year, they celebrate 40 years of marriage. Their two adult children are now married and have blessed them with four delightful grandchildren, all serving the Lord in The Salvation Army. Paul and Jenine cherish spending time with their family, who bring them immense joy. Jenine enjoys reading, walking, and swimming to stay healthy, while Paul finds relaxation in gardening. Despite their busy schedules, they love exploring new places and meeting new people, experiencing The Salvation Army's diversity across the UK.