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
General Brian Peddle Updates Salvationists and Friends on COVID-19
20 March 2020
The international leader of The Salvation Army released a video encouraging people to ‘step up’ at this unprecedented time.
20 March 2020
The international leader of The Salvation Army released a video encouraging people to ‘step up’ at this unprecedented time.
The General releases a video message in response to Covid-19
12 March 2020
The General urges Salvationists and friends to 'find ways to demonstrably care and still be the Army who serves'
12 March 2020
The General urges Salvationists and friends to 'find ways to demonstrably care and still be the Army who serves'
The General Praises Influence, Message and Excellence of International Staff Songsters at 40th Anniversary Concert
10 March 2020
General Brian Peddle and Comr Rosalie were special guests at A Choral Symphony, the 40th anniversary concert of the International Staff Songsters
10 March 2020
General Brian Peddle and Comr Rosalie were special guests at A Choral Symphony, the 40th anniversary concert of the International Staff Songsters
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Celebrate 140 Years of Salvation Army Ministry in Aberdeen, UK
06 March 2020
140 years since The Salvation Army began work in Aberdeen, our international leaders led anniversary celebrations
06 March 2020
140 years since The Salvation Army began work in Aberdeen, our international leaders led anniversary celebrations
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Make Historic First Visit to Botswana
04 March 2020
The General and Commissioner Peddle also spent time in Zimbabwe during the week-long visit to the Zimbabwe and Botswana Territory
04 March 2020
The General and Commissioner Peddle also spent time in Zimbabwe during the week-long visit to the Zimbabwe and Botswana Territory