OUR LEADERSHIP

Captains Jeremy and Kristina Mockabee currently serve as the Area Commanders for The Salvation Army of Central Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Both Captains were commissioned as Salvation Army Officers in 2013 within the "Proclaimers of the Resurrection" session. Captain Jeremy Mockabee holds a bachelor’s degree in Practical Ministries obtained during training and has further developed his leadership skills as a graduate of the Arrow Leadership program. Captain Kristina Mockabee earned a bachelor’s degree in Practical Ministries and a minor in psychology from Trevecca University.

Their service began as Congregational Life Officers for the Greenville Kroc Center from June 2013 to June 2016. Following this, they assumed leadership as Commanding Officers for The Salvation Army in Gwinnett County, Georgia. After serving there, they were appointed as Commanding officers in Lakeland, Florida. A significant achievement during their tenure in Lakeland includes the successful leadership of a $21.5 million capital campaign.

Before dedicating their careers to Salvation Army officership, Captain Jeremy Mockabee had a background in aviation, serving as a Flight Instructor and subsequently as a Pilot for Delta Airlines. Captain Kristina Mockabee brought valuable experience from The Salvation Army's Territorial Headquarters, where she held various positions over an eight-year period.

They are parents to three children: Morgan Skye, who is preparing to attend Averett University on an equestrian scholarship to study Pre-Veterinary medicine; Aubrey Winter, a high school sophomore active in soccer; and their youngest, Maverick Dane who is all about baseball and the Baltimore Orioles.

Major Sheed Tarnue was born in West Africa and immigrated to the United States in 2003, beginning a lifelong journey of service and ministry. In 2008, he was commissioned as an officer in The Salvation Army after completing his training at the Evangeline Booth College. He later continued his education at Trevecca Nazarene University, further preparing himself for a life of impactful leadership.

Over the years, Major Tarnue has served in various communities across the country, always with a focus on meeting local needs and uplifting others. He played a key role in launching a new Salvation Army outpost in Richmond, VA, where he developed programs for children, youth, and families. His leadership extended to Washington, D.C., where he oversaw addiction recovery services at the Harbor Light Center, and to Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, where he ministered to individuals experiencing homelessness.

His time in Florida also included significant appointments in Fort Lauderdale, Sanford/Seminole County, Gainesville, and Palm Beach. In 2023, he returned to the Potomac Division to contribute his experience and passion to The Salvation Army’s mission in Central Maryland.

Throughout his ministry, Major Tarnue has exemplified unwavering dedication to service, consistently striving to bring hope, healing, and transformation to the communities he serves.

Melvin Welch has dedicated much of his life to serving others through his work with The Salvation Army, where he served faithfully for 12 years as a commissioned officer. In 2000, he was commissioned after completing his training at the Evangeline Booth College, entering officership with a strong commitment to ministry and community service.

Melvin’s first appointment was as the Corps Officer at The Salvation Army Montgomery County Corps in Maryland, where he began building a legacy of compassionate leadership. He went on to serve in several key locations, including Martinsville, Virginia; Martinsburg, West Virginia; and Cumberland, Maryland. In each appointment, he brought a heart for people, a commitment to the mission, and a focus on strengthening community outreach.

After concluding his time as a Corps Officer in 2012, Melvin continued his impactful work within The Salvation Army in a variety of leadership and administrative roles. As the Property and Facilities Director in Norfolk, Virginia, he oversaw critical infrastructure operations, ensuring that facilities met the highest standards for service delivery. More recently, he served as the Program and Warehouse Manager for The Salvation Army Central Maryland Area Command in Baltimore, where he managed the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). In this role, Melvin was responsible for coordinating the distribution of vital nutrition support to more than 2,000 senior citizens each month.

Now serving as the Corps Administrator at the Havre de Grace Corps, he brings a wealth of experience in ministry, logistics, and program management. Melvin Welch remains a dedicated servant leader committed to meeting human needs without discrimination.

Captain India Morris grew up in the beautiful city of Roanoke, Virginia, where she was first introduced to The Salvation Army at a young age, attending regularly until 6th grade. During her teenage years in high school, India reconnected with The Salvation Army through a friend’s invitation to church. It was in this familiar and welcoming environment that India rediscovered the love of God, leading her to rededicate her life to Christ and commit to living in a way that was pleasing to Him.

During this transformative period, India was mentored by a Salvation Army officer who profoundly impacted her spiritual journey. This mentor not only exemplified the love of God but also instilled in India the importance of serving others, turning The Salvation Army into a safe haven for her.

In 2009, India felt a divine call from God to serve as a Salvation Army Officer. Embracing this calling, she entered the training college in 2010 as part of the ‘Friends of Christ’ session and was commissioned in 2012.

Since her commissioning, India has faithfully served in several key appointments, including Lynchburg, VA, Charlottesville, VA, the Hampton Roads Kroc Center, and most recently as the Corps Officer of the Virginia Piedmont Corps in Culpeper, VA. Throughout her ministry, India has continually experienced God’s faithfulness, seizing every opportunity to share His love with those she encounters.

Captain Charlene Cover dedicated her life to ministry since a young age and has previously served in Parkersburg, WV, Hagerstown, MD, and New River Valley.

She was born and raised in Port Antonio, Portland, a small town in Jamaica. Captain Cover studied at Case Community College, from where she earned a diploma in Early Childhood, and earned a Bachelors degree from Trevecca Universe in Christian Ministry.

Before becoming a Salvation Army Officer, she was involved in various ministerial endeavors; That has prepared her for leadership and to embrace lost souls and minister to the whole individual, regardless of challenges or limitations.

Captain Cover’s passion is to "preach the gospel and meet human needs without discrimination." Her  life phase is "Love in action." my ultimate desire is to see people fully embrace God's love.

Temple Corps is eager to have Captain Cover lead, embrace lost souls, and guide people into Christ’s love.