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 Leads Easter Celebrations in Bangladesh
21 April 2017
Bangladesh Command's Easter Congress drew people from across the country to share in a time of contemplation and joy
21 April 2017
Bangladesh Command's Easter Congress drew people from across the country to share in a time of contemplation and joy
News Feature: The General's Easter Video Message 2017 Now Available
12 April 2017
The General’s Easter video message for 2017 is now available to watch and share online
12 April 2017
The General’s Easter video message for 2017 is now available to watch and share online
The Salvation Army responds to drought in Kenya
08 April 2017
Drought and crop failure in East Africa is causing a ‘humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions’ according to Salvation Army leader General André Cox
08 April 2017
Drought and crop failure in East Africa is causing a ‘humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions’ according to Salvation Army leader General André Cox
The General Encourages Young People During 80th Anniversary Celebrations in The Philippines
07 April 2017
Thousands of Salvationists and friends from across The Philippines gathered to celebrate the 80th anniversary of ministry in the country
07 April 2017
Thousands of Salvationists and friends from across The Philippines gathered to celebrate the 80th anniversary of ministry in the country
Children and Young People a Priority During the General's Visit to Iceland
03 April 2017
Children and young people from The Salvation Army in Iceland played a prominent role in the visit of General André Cox
03 April 2017
Children and young people from The Salvation Army in Iceland played a prominent role in the visit of General André Cox