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
An exciting month of celebrations for the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory
22 December 2023
The International Leaders joined the territory for an exciting month of celebrations, including the 50th anniversary of the Fiji Division
22 December 2023
The International Leaders joined the territory for an exciting month of celebrations, including the 50th anniversary of the Fiji Division
The General's Christmas Message 2023
20 December 2023
'With all the other things that happen at this time of the year, may we focus our hearts and minds on the quiet heart of Christmas'
20 December 2023
'With all the other things that happen at this time of the year, may we focus our hearts and minds on the quiet heart of Christmas'
The General calls for continued prayer for the conflict in Gaza
28 November 2023
The Salvation Army prays for peace and the complete cessation of violence, and for the release of all remaining civilians who have been taken captive
28 November 2023
The Salvation Army prays for peace and the complete cessation of violence, and for the release of all remaining civilians who have been taken captive
An Interview with General Lyndon Buckingham
08 November 2023
This interview with the General took place while he was visiting Uganda, one of the 134 countries in which The Salvation Army serves
08 November 2023
This interview with the General took place while he was visiting Uganda, one of the 134 countries in which The Salvation Army serves
The General calls Salvationists throughout the world to pray for peace
11 October 2023
The General calls Salvationists throughout the world to pray for peace in Israel, Gaza, and the many other places where there is strife and war
11 October 2023
The General calls Salvationists throughout the world to pray for peace in Israel, Gaza, and the many other places where there is strife and war