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's Easter Video Message 2018 is Now Available!
29 March 2018
THE transformative power of the Cross is at the heart of General André Cox's Easter video message.
29 March 2018
THE transformative power of the Cross is at the heart of General André Cox's Easter video message.
Young People around the World let their Lights 'Shine!' for Jesus
29 March 2018
Young people were at the forefront of Salvation Army ministry during a children and youth weekend which is part of The Whole World Mobilising.
29 March 2018
Young people were at the forefront of Salvation Army ministry during a children and youth weekend which is part of The Whole World Mobilising.
The General Returns to His Roots at Canterbury, UK
26 March 2018
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women’s Ministries) led a weekend of praise and testimony
26 March 2018
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women’s Ministries) led a weekend of praise and testimony
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead Anniversary Celebrations in Southport, UK
21 March 2018
135th anniversary celebrations led by General André Cox and Comr Silvia Cox commenced with a festival of music held in Southport’s largest place of worship
21 March 2018
135th anniversary celebrations led by General André Cox and Comr Silvia Cox commenced with a festival of music held in Southport’s largest place of worship
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Share With Salvationists and Friends Across the India Central Territory
09 March 2018
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox were greeted by a large group of Salvationists and friends at Chennai Airport
09 March 2018
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox were greeted by a large group of Salvationists and friends at Chennai Airport