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
Celebrating a Culture of Generosity
31 July 2023
The Salvation Army is celebrating a culture of generosity that will provide care and support for active and retired officers
31 July 2023
The Salvation Army is celebrating a culture of generosity that will provide care and support for active and retired officers
International Leaders Inspire Salvationists in Canada and Bermuda
11 July 2023
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle received a warm welcome as they returned home to the Canada and Bermuda Territory
11 July 2023
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle received a warm welcome as they returned home to the Canada and Bermuda Territory
Orders of the Founder Recognised During International Leaders' Visit
10 July 2023
The visit of the international leaders to the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia Territory was a time of blessing and encouragement
10 July 2023
The visit of the international leaders to the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia Territory was a time of blessing and encouragement
Salvation Army Work in Thailand Officially Recognised
10 July 2023
General Brian Peddle has approved the official recognition of the commencement of the Army’s work in the Kingdom of Thailand
10 July 2023
General Brian Peddle has approved the official recognition of the commencement of the Army’s work in the Kingdom of Thailand
International leaders at 100-year celebration in Latvia
27 June 2023
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle visited Latvia to celebrate the centenary of the commencement of The Salvation Army work
27 June 2023
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle visited Latvia to celebrate the centenary of the commencement of The Salvation Army work