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 Lead Africa Zonal Conference in Madagascar
24 August 2017
The conference brought together Salvation Army leaders in Africa for discussion, reflection & prayer about issues affecting the church and charity today
24 August 2017
The conference brought together Salvation Army leaders in Africa for discussion, reflection & prayer about issues affecting the church and charity today
The General Highlights Hope During Film Launch at International Headquarters
03 August 2017
The General spoke at the launch of 'Together – A Journey of Neighbourhood Conversations', a new film and photographic exhibition
03 August 2017
The General spoke at the launch of 'Together – A Journey of Neighbourhood Conversations', a new film and photographic exhibition
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Bring Encouragement in Quebec, Canada
12 July 2017
Salvationists and friends in the Quebec Division of the Canada and Bermuda Territory were greatly encouraged by the visit
12 July 2017
Salvationists and friends in the Quebec Division of the Canada and Bermuda Territory were greatly encouraged by the visit
The General and the Chief of the Staff Join Forces to Lead Congress and Commissioning in Canada
05 July 2017
‘God is going to do great things!’ said General André Cox to thousands of Salvationists/friends gathered for Mobilize – Newfoundland and Labrador 2017
05 July 2017
‘God is going to do great things!’ said General André Cox to thousands of Salvationists/friends gathered for Mobilize – Newfoundland and Labrador 2017
The General Leads Long Days of Celebration and Inspiration at Norway, Iceland and the Færoes Territorial Congress
29 June 2017
The General reminded delegates to the territory's annual congress in Oslo that Salvationists need to be out in the community
29 June 2017
The General reminded delegates to the territory's annual congress in Oslo that Salvationists need to be out in the community