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 Responds to Manchester Attack, Calling Salvationists to Share Peace
23 May 2017
General André Cox has published a statement in response to the terrorist attack on a concert in Manchester, UK, in which at least 22 people were killed
23 May 2017
General André Cox has published a statement in response to the terrorist attack on a concert in Manchester, UK, in which at least 22 people were killed
The General Leads Celebrations In Austria and Hungary
18 May 2017
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox shared moments of celebration and challenge during the visit
18 May 2017
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox shared moments of celebration and challenge during the visit
The General Celebrates Centenary of Service in India Eastern Territory
04 May 2017
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox lead centenary celebrations in Mizoram, India
04 May 2017
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox lead centenary celebrations in Mizoram, India
The General Urges Salvationists and Friends in Sri Lanka to Live According to Christ's Values
25 April 2017
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox encouraged Salvationists and the public alike during their visit to Sri Lanka
25 April 2017
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox encouraged Salvationists and the public alike during their visit to Sri Lanka
The Salvation Army’s International Leaders Serve Dump Disaster Survivors in Sri Lanka
21 April 2017
With a team of Salvation Army officers, the General and Commissioner Cox visited both the disaster site and a temporary shelter
21 April 2017
With a team of Salvation Army officers, the General and Commissioner Cox visited both the disaster site and a temporary shelter