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 Calls for ‘Tsunami of Prayer’ on Sunday 19 April to Combat Worldwide Effects of COVID-19
15 April 2020
General Brian Peddle has called the international Salvation Army to pray on Sunday 19 April 2020 for the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
15 April 2020
General Brian Peddle has called the international Salvation Army to pray on Sunday 19 April 2020 for the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Palm Sunday: General Brian Peddle Praises COVID-19 Responders
03 April 2020
Ahead of Palm Sunday, General Brian Peddle thanks 'essential' COVID-19 responders
03 April 2020
Ahead of Palm Sunday, General Brian Peddle thanks 'essential' COVID-19 responders
General Brian Peddle gives thanks for coronavirus response in his latest video message
26 March 2020
The international leader of The Salvation Army has given thanks to Salvationists and friends who continue to provide ‘essential services’.
26 March 2020
The international leader of The Salvation Army has given thanks to Salvationists and friends who continue to provide ‘essential services’.
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.