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
USA Western Territory Prepares to Host 2017 International Conference of Leaders
01 November 2017
News of the forthcoming International Conference of Leaders in the USA
01 November 2017
News of the forthcoming International Conference of Leaders in the USA
The General Calls for Integrity and Visibility During First Visit to Malawi
12 October 2017
Around 500 Salvationists and friends gathered to welcome General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox to Malawi for commissioning and congress meetings
12 October 2017
Around 500 Salvationists and friends gathered to welcome General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox to Malawi for commissioning and congress meetings
The General Challenges The Salvation Army to Keep Mobilising
09 October 2017
'Go Forward!' was the message from General André Cox to those who gathered at Regent Hall Corps for The Whole World Mobilising Celebration Day
09 October 2017
'Go Forward!' was the message from General André Cox to those who gathered at Regent Hall Corps for The Whole World Mobilising Celebration Day
Hundreds of Soldiers Enrolled by the General During Eightieth Anniversary Congress in the Republic of Congo
06 October 2017
More than 4,500 Salvationists and friends gave a joyous welcome to General and Commissioner Cox on their arrival in the Congo (Brazzaville) Territory.
06 October 2017
More than 4,500 Salvationists and friends gave a joyous welcome to General and Commissioner Cox on their arrival in the Congo (Brazzaville) Territory.
Exciting New Open-air Meeting Venue Announced for 'The Whole World Mobilising' Celebration
30 September 2017
Gospel outreach on Sunday 8 October will now take place in Trafalgar Square, an iconic public space in the heart of London
30 September 2017
Gospel outreach on Sunday 8 October will now take place in Trafalgar Square, an iconic public space in the heart of London