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
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox Urge Bromley Salvationists to Get Out of the Barracks
27 February 2017
A demanding international schedule did not deter the international leaders from bringing challenging messages to their home corps
27 February 2017
A demanding international schedule did not deter the international leaders from bringing challenging messages to their home corps
2017 Year Book shows colour and depth of Salvation Army ministry worldwide
21 February 2017
For the first time, The Salvation Army’s Year Book has been published in full colour, with improved maps and presentation, as print and e-book versions
21 February 2017
For the first time, The Salvation Army’s Year Book has been published in full colour, with improved maps and presentation, as print and e-book versions
Integrity, accountability and spiritual renewal hallmarks of General’s visit to Ghana
16 February 2017
Salvationists and friends from across Ghana joined with The Salvation Army’s world leaders in Accra for a time of encouragement and spiritual renewal
16 February 2017
Salvationists and friends from across Ghana joined with The Salvation Army’s world leaders in Accra for a time of encouragement and spiritual renewal
‘Go Children and Youth!’ Weekend Set to Mobilise Salvation Army Young People Worldwide
08 February 2017
‘Kingdom Building’ – a new animated short to promote Mobilise: Go Children and Youth (24-26 March 2017) – is available to view and download now
08 February 2017
‘Kingdom Building’ – a new animated short to promote Mobilise: Go Children and Youth (24-26 March 2017) – is available to view and download now
The General and Commissioner Cox Lead Tenth Anniversary Celebrations in Mali
02 February 2017
The celebration of the 10th anniversary of Salvation Army ministry in the country was a time of tremendous joy and blessing
02 February 2017
The celebration of the 10th anniversary of Salvation Army ministry in the country was a time of tremendous joy and blessing