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 Leads Commissioning Celebrations In South Africa
19 December 2018
The visit of General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle to the Southern Africa Territory included deeply moving times of God-inspired celebration
19 December 2018
The visit of General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle to the Southern Africa Territory included deeply moving times of God-inspired celebration
The General Launches Australia Territory during God-glorifying Celebrations
11 December 2018
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle left behind numerous legacies in Australia after a 10-day visit covering three cities
11 December 2018
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle left behind numerous legacies in Australia after a 10-day visit covering three cities
The General and Commissioner Peddle Celebrate with Salvationists, Friends and New Officers in Tanzania
21 November 2018
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle witnessed the passion and exuberance of The Salvation Army in Tanzania when they led a congress
21 November 2018
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle witnessed the passion and exuberance of The Salvation Army in Tanzania when they led a congress
The General Meets Greek Orthodox Archbishop at Exhibition Launch
31 October 2018
Introducing Archbishop Gregorios, General Brian Peddle said how pleased he was to ‘welcome new friends into this place’.
31 October 2018
Introducing Archbishop Gregorios, General Brian Peddle said how pleased he was to ‘welcome new friends into this place’.
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Share with Salvationists and Friends in Belfast, Northern Ireland
19 October 2018
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle shared freely of themselves when they led meetings at Belfast Sydenham in Northern Ireland.
19 October 2018
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle shared freely of themselves when they led meetings at Belfast Sydenham in Northern Ireland.