General Lyndon Buckingham
General Lyndon Buckingham is the world leader of The Salvation Army.
He is the 22nd General of The Salvation Army, responsible for its ministry in 134 countries worldwide. He took office on 3 August 2023.
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News from The General
Spiritual renewal and cultural celebrations mark the international leaders’ visit to India Western Territory
03 March 2025
A whistle-stop tour included the gathering of Indian leaders, visits to institutions and transformative spiritual encounters
03 March 2025
A whistle-stop tour included the gathering of Indian leaders, visits to institutions and transformative spiritual encounters
The Salvation Army calls for peace: three years of war in Ukraine
24 February 2025
On this third anniversary of the start of the Ukraine war, General Lyndon Buckingham has reached out to survivors with words of solace and comfort
24 February 2025
On this third anniversary of the start of the Ukraine war, General Lyndon Buckingham has reached out to survivors with words of solace and comfort
International leaders’ years of service recognised
14 February 2025
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham received their 35-year long-service awards at International Headquarters
14 February 2025
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham received their 35-year long-service awards at International Headquarters
The General and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham guests of USA National Advisory Board | Conduct Hodders’ retirement
14 February 2025
The international leaders of The Salvation Army shared their global perspectives with the movement’s USA National Advisory Board
14 February 2025
The international leaders of The Salvation Army shared their global perspectives with the movement’s USA National Advisory Board
The General and Commissioner Buckingham spark spiritual renewal and inspire thousands in Sri Lanka
20 January 2025
The international leaders of The Salvation Army brought renewed hope and inspiration during their visit to the Sri Lanka Territory
20 January 2025
The international leaders of The Salvation Army brought renewed hope and inspiration during their visit to the Sri Lanka Territory