Celebrating the Champions of the Mission (2023–2025)
This June, the Champions of the Mission (2023–2025) session stood before the Southern Territory and were commissioned as Lieutenants, fully equipped and ready to serve. It was a powerful and prayerful weekend, held at Atlanta Temple, where cadets were ordained and affirmed in their calling to ministry.
With the theme “Serving Like Jesus” (Mark 10:45), the weekend was filled with worship, testimony, and community outreach. But more than the events themselves, it was a moment of transformation, where faith turned to action, and preparation became purpose. Now, these newly commissioned Lieutenants are being sent out into communities across the territory to love, serve, and lead.
As they begin this new chapter of ministry, we ask that you join us in praying for each of them: that their hearts remain steadfast, their vision stays Christ-centered, and their leadership becomes a light to those they serve.
Meet the newly appointed Lieutenants of the Champions of the Mission session:
Arkansas & Oklahoma Division
Lt. Ryan E. Thorson –
Corps Officer, Muskogee, OK
Lt. Sarresa R. Thorson –
Corps Officer, Muskogee, OK
Georgia Division
Lt. Chelsea G. Carter –
Assistant Corps Officer, Savannah, GA
Kentucky & Tennessee Division
Lt. Patrick M. Lewandowski –
Corps Officer, Clarksville, TN
Lt. Lorine Desardouin –
Corps Officer, Nashville (Citadel), TN
North & South Carolina Division
Lt. Kathy Bryant –
Corps Officer, Gaffney, SC
Potomac Division
Lt. Danielle N. Farrington –
Corps Officer, Danville, VA
Lt. Richard Li –
Corps Officer, Danville, VA
Texas Division
Lt. Jeremy R. Warf –
Corps Officer, Arlington, TX
Lt. Jillian M. Warf –
Corps Officer, Arlington, TX
Lt. Christopher D. Roman –
Corps Officer, Houston (Temple), TX
Lt. Brian P. Shea –
Corps Officer, Sherman, TX
Lt. Donna M. Shea –
Corps Officer, Sherman, TX