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
Prayer Requested Following Deadly Attack in Sulawesi, Indonesia
28 November 2020
The Salvation Army confirms that an attack upon the Lewono Lembantongoa Outpost, Indonesia, on 27 November 2020 has claimed the lives of four members
28 November 2020
The Salvation Army confirms that an attack upon the Lewono Lembantongoa Outpost, Indonesia, on 27 November 2020 has claimed the lives of four members
International Leaders Conversations Begin
05 November 2020
General Brian Peddle, international leader of The Salvation Army, introduced the leaders to these significant discussions
05 November 2020
General Brian Peddle, international leader of The Salvation Army, introduced the leaders to these significant discussions
‘Same Storm, Different Boats’: International Salvation Army Reviews COVID-19 Response
23 October 2020
The consultation and conversation will reflect on The Salvation Army’s global pandemic response.
23 October 2020
The consultation and conversation will reflect on The Salvation Army’s global pandemic response.
‘What If…’: World Leader of The Salvation Army Encourages Salvationists and Friends to Consider Alternative Future
14 October 2020
The international leader asks – ‘what if there are … positive outcomes’ that might result from the effects of the pandemic?
14 October 2020
The international leader asks – ‘what if there are … positive outcomes’ that might result from the effects of the pandemic?
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Strategy Launched Online and Across Social Media Platforms
01 September 2020
This September, The Salvation Army will be launching Fight for Freedom, the new International Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Strategy.
01 September 2020
This September, The Salvation Army will be launching Fight for Freedom, the new International Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Strategy.