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 Rosalie Peddle Lead Congress and Commissioning Events in Canada and Bermuda Territory
28 June 2019
‘God is calling us to do more,’ declared General Brian Peddle at the British Columbia Congress and Commissioning
28 June 2019
‘God is calling us to do more,’ declared General Brian Peddle at the British Columbia Congress and Commissioning
‘Undaunted’: Indonesia celebrates 125 years of Salvation Army ministry despite rebuilding from earthquake
25 June 2019
The General was keen to show support and encouragement to the local community and travelled through some of the quake-affected disaster areas
25 June 2019
The General was keen to show support and encouragement to the local community and travelled through some of the quake-affected disaster areas
International Theological Council Publishes New Resource
07 June 2019
The three-page document, Tools for Interpreting the Bible, takes the reader through a five-step programme
07 June 2019
The three-page document, Tools for Interpreting the Bible, takes the reader through a five-step programme
The Spirit Moves During Visit of the General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle to Birmingham Citadel, UK
06 June 2019
The General and Commissioner Peddle both spoke clearly and directly to the congregation, with insightful and inspiring words of challenge and testimony
06 June 2019
The General and Commissioner Peddle both spoke clearly and directly to the congregation, with insightful and inspiring words of challenge and testimony
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Lead Innovative Palm Sunday Meetings at Peterborough Citadel, UK
29 April 2019
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) shared in a number of ‘firsts’ during their visit
29 April 2019
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) shared in a number of ‘firsts’ during their visit