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
News Feature: Chief of the Staff Strengthens Chinese Church Relationships
20 June 2017
Collaboration and friendship between The Salvation Army and churches in China were strengthened through a meeting at IHQ
20 June 2017
Collaboration and friendship between The Salvation Army and churches in China were strengthened through a meeting at IHQ
The General Leads Celebrations and Commemorations During USA Western Territory Visit
07 June 2017
The Salvation Army's USA Western Territory welcomed the international leaders to Hawaii and then to southern California
07 June 2017
The Salvation Army's USA Western Territory welcomed the international leaders to Hawaii and then to southern California
General André Cox ‘Faces the Canon’ in Candid Video Interview
05 June 2017
The hour-long conversation with J.John begins with the General's early years and his personal walk of faith
05 June 2017
The hour-long conversation with J.John begins with the General's early years and his personal walk of faith
The Salvation Army Continues to Offer Support After Manchester Terror Attack
27 May 2017
Salvation Army Youth Specialist, Jonathan Hampton, has been in St Ann’s Square with a number of young Salvationists offering compassionate support
27 May 2017
Salvation Army Youth Specialist, Jonathan Hampton, has been in St Ann’s Square with a number of young Salvationists offering compassionate support
General André Cox Calls G7 Leaders to Address Famine as Salvation Army Drought Response Expands
24 May 2017
General André Cox has added his voice to those of other Christian leaders in a strongly-worded appeal to G7 representatives as they meet for a summit
24 May 2017
General André Cox has added his voice to those of other Christian leaders in a strongly-worded appeal to G7 representatives as they meet for a summit