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 Silvia Cox Receive Warm Welcome 'Home' in Finland and Estonia Territory
18 April 2018
The visit of the General and Comm Silvia Cox to Finland was an eagerly awaited homecoming to a couple who had previously served as territorial leaders
18 April 2018
The visit of the General and Comm Silvia Cox to Finland was an eagerly awaited homecoming to a couple who had previously served as territorial leaders
Syria: General André Cox calls Salvationists and friends to prayer
14 April 2018
Salvation Army world leader encourage Salvationists and other Christians to be 'agents of peace and transformation' as tensions mount
14 April 2018
Salvation Army world leader encourage Salvationists and other Christians to be 'agents of peace and transformation' as tensions mount
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Celebrate Easter in Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory
05 April 2018
A visit to Switzerland and Hungary by the General and Commissioner Cox concluded with Easter celebrations in Yverdon.
05 April 2018
A visit to Switzerland and Hungary by the General and Commissioner Cox concluded with Easter celebrations in Yverdon.
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Share with Salvationists, Friends, Beneficiaries and Supporters in France and Belgium
03 April 2018
The General and Commissioner Cox began their visit to the France and Belgium Territory in Brussels with a visit to a Salvation Army shelter for refugees.
03 April 2018
The General and Commissioner Cox began their visit to the France and Belgium Territory in Brussels with a visit to a Salvation Army shelter for refugees.