July 9, 2023- Major Randall & Major Susan Summit have been installed as the newest officers of the Decatur Salvation Army. They arrived in Decatur on June 27 and were officially installed on Sunday, July 2nd.
Majors Randall and Susan Summit have been Salvationists their entire lives. Major Sue grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska while Major Randy grew up in Kirksville, Missouri. They met at Camp Wonderland and were married September 24, 1983. They were ordained as Salvation Army officers on June 8, 1986. They have served as Corps Officers in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Indiana, and Missouri. Both Majors have worked at Divisional Headquarters. Major Sue was the Character Building & Camping Ministries Director in the Midland Division for 3 years. Major Randy was the Service Extension Director in the Western Missouri & Kansas Division for 2 years.
Major Randy holds a BA in Organizational Leadership with an AA in Practical Ministries. Major Sue has an AA in Practical Ministries and holds a degree in Early Childhood Development.
Major Randall & Major Susan Summit replace Lieutenants Kenesa & Shanell Debela, who began new assignments in Chicago on July 1.
