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
‘Don’t be afraid’: General Brian Peddle presents 2019 Easter message
16 April 2019
The General says: Scripture is ‘inviting us to move from a place of fear to a position where we implicitly trust … God who never fails’.
16 April 2019
The General says: Scripture is ‘inviting us to move from a place of fear to a position where we implicitly trust … God who never fails’.
The General Encourages ‘Holiness and Prayer’ at Retirement Service of Commissioner Vinece Chigariro in Zimbabwe
11 April 2019
At the retirement meeting, General Brian Peddle challenged Salvationists to be people of prayer and holiness
11 April 2019
At the retirement meeting, General Brian Peddle challenged Salvationists to be people of prayer and holiness
General Reiterates ‘Spiritual Imperative’ to Care for Children at International Conference
09 April 2019
Child protection practitioners from around the world attended a three-day conference in March 2019, focusing on ‘New Learning and Best Practice’
09 April 2019
Child protection practitioners from around the world attended a three-day conference in March 2019, focusing on ‘New Learning and Best Practice’
Salvationists call for prayer and care after Christchurch mosque attacks
15 March 2019
Following mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, members of The Salvation Army were able to provide support and transport
15 March 2019
Following mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, members of The Salvation Army were able to provide support and transport
General Peddle encourages The Salvation Army to faithfully and effectively engage with complex moral and social issues
12 March 2019
The General called on all present to find more ways to be effective in engaging Salvationists and the wider Salvation Army in the issues of the day.
12 March 2019
The General called on all present to find more ways to be effective in engaging Salvationists and the wider Salvation Army in the issues of the day.