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's Consultative Council Affirms Accountability Movement Progress
15 December 2016
Leaders of every territory and command met for a General's Consultative Council meeting to look at The Salvation Army's Accountability Movement
15 December 2016
Leaders of every territory and command met for a General's Consultative Council meeting to look at The Salvation Army's Accountability Movement
The General Shares Prayers and Encouragement in Spain
14 December 2016
The visit of General André Cox to Spain was eagerly anticipated by Salvationists and friends from the Spain and Portugal Command
14 December 2016
The visit of General André Cox to Spain was eagerly anticipated by Salvationists and friends from the Spain and Portugal Command
International Volunteer Day: General André Cox Thanks Salvation Army Volunteers
04 December 2016
‘While on this day we think of you,’ says the General, ‘we recognise that you have been thinking of others all year.’
04 December 2016
‘While on this day we think of you,’ says the General, ‘we recognise that you have been thinking of others all year.’
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead Centenary Celebrations in Mozambique
25 November 2016
The visit of General André Cox and Comr Silvia Cox to celebrate a centenary of Salvation Army service in Mozambique brought much joy and encouragement
25 November 2016
The visit of General André Cox and Comr Silvia Cox to celebrate a centenary of Salvation Army service in Mozambique brought much joy and encouragement
Members of the Public Join International Headquarters Act of Remembrance
11 November 2016
This year, for the first time, IHQ's Armistice Day gathering took place outside to encourage passersby to join in a time of prayer
11 November 2016
This year, for the first time, IHQ's Armistice Day gathering took place outside to encourage passersby to join in a time of prayer