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
International Headquarters Bids a Fond Farewell to General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox
02 August 2018
A sense of thankfulness and optimism pervaded the IHQ farewell meeting to General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox
02 August 2018
A sense of thankfulness and optimism pervaded the IHQ farewell meeting to General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox
The Salvation Army Commences Work in Samoa
01 August 2018
Following consultation, General André Cox has approved the official recognition of Salvation Army work in the Independent State of Samoa
01 August 2018
Following consultation, General André Cox has approved the official recognition of Salvation Army work in the Independent State of Samoa
Honours Presented and Received by the General During Final Visit Before Retirement
31 July 2018
General André Cox’s time in the DRC included the presentation of the Army’s highest honour and the awarding of an honorary doctorate
31 July 2018
General André Cox’s time in the DRC included the presentation of the Army’s highest honour and the awarding of an honorary doctorate
The General Leads UK Commissioning Weekend
12 July 2018
In their last public meetings in the United Kingdom before retirement, the General and Commissioner Silvia Cox led the commissioning of new officers.
12 July 2018
In their last public meetings in the United Kingdom before retirement, the General and Commissioner Silvia Cox led the commissioning of new officers.
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox visit Korea, Mongolia and Cambodia
11 July 2018
The work and ministry of The Salvation Army in Korea, Mongolia and Cambodia was celebrated with General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox
11 July 2018
The work and ministry of The Salvation Army in Korea, Mongolia and Cambodia was celebrated with General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox