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John
and Elizabeth Matear were born in Scotland, and met at the Salvation Army's
International Training College in London during 1976. Married in 1978, the
Matears are parents of one son, John, who is 28 years of age and lives in
Nottingham.
From 1977 - May 2001, their Salvation Army officer service was spent in the
United Kingdom serving as Corps Officers in Godalming, Reading, Hove and
Chester-le-Street. Appointments as Divisional Youth Secretaries from 1987 -
1990 and Territorial Church Growth Consultants from 1990 - 1994 were based
in Yorkshire.
John further served as Divisional Director for Field Programme and Elizabeth
as Divisional Director for Personnel in the Yorkshire Division from 1994 -
1997. Appointments within the personnel department at Territorial
Headquarters from 1997 - 1999 were followed by Divisional Leadership
appointments to the East Midlands Division based in Nottingham from 1999 -
2001, John as Divisional Commander and Elizabeth as Divisional Director of
Women's Ministries.
From June 2001 to March 2006, Colonels John and Elizabeth Matear served as
Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women's Ministries,
respectively, for the Caribbean Territory which comprised fifteen countries.
They praise God for his faithfulness during their overseas appointments and
for his deep blessings during that time.
On the 1 February 2006, announcement was made of the Matears promotion to
the rank of Commissioner and appointment as Territorial Leaders of the
United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland, effective 2 April
2006.
John's experience prior to officership was in business and commerce, whilst
Elizabeth holds a Diploma in Social Sciences and a Certificate in Employment
Law. The Matears testify to God's equipping for ministry with spiritual
gifts that include teaching, pastoring, evangelism, administration and
leadership.
Elizabeth, in addition to her appointment as Territorial President of
Women's Ministries, became the Moderator of the Free Churches Group in April
2007.
The Matears testify to loving the Lord and daily proving that his grace is
sufficient for every situation, and continue to commit themselves
wholeheartedly to the service of the Lord.
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