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
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
The General’s New Year Message 2025
03 January 2025
‘Happy New Year! Grace and peace to each of you from God our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord’
03 January 2025
‘Happy New Year! Grace and peace to each of you from God our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord’
Collaborative Conversations: The Salvation Army and the World Methodist Council
23 December 2024
Salvation Army representatives joined with members of the World Methodist Council (WMC) for a time of discussion
23 December 2024
Salvation Army representatives joined with members of the World Methodist Council (WMC) for a time of discussion
The General’s Christmas Message 2024
19 December 2024
‘God can still change the hearts of men and women and make them live again’
19 December 2024
‘God can still change the hearts of men and women and make them live again’
The General makes historic visit to Poland
11 October 2024
The first visit by a Salvation Army General to Poland brought much encouragement to Salvationists and friends of the Army
11 October 2024
The first visit by a Salvation Army General to Poland brought much encouragement to Salvationists and friends of the Army