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
150 years of The Salvation Army in Chatham
24 March 2023
A year of events to mark 150 years of The Salvation Army in Chatham started with a service of celebration at Rochester Cathedral
24 March 2023
A year of events to mark 150 years of The Salvation Army in Chatham started with a service of celebration at Rochester Cathedral
To God be the glory: a Caribbean congress celebration of 135 years
22 March 2023
The Salvation Army’s Caribbean Territory celebrated the 135th anniversary of its mission from 23-26 February 2023
22 March 2023
The Salvation Army’s Caribbean Territory celebrated the 135th anniversary of its mission from 23-26 February 2023
The General’s Council Renames Commands
03 March 2023
The General’s Council has decided to rename a number of commands as territories, with effect from 1 March 2023
03 March 2023
The General’s Council has decided to rename a number of commands as territories, with effect from 1 March 2023
Ninety-five Soldiers Enrolled, Eleven Cadets Commissioned and Ordained During Visit of International Leaders to Rwanda and Burundi
27 February 2023
A contingent of Salvationists greeted General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle on arrival at Kigali international airport
27 February 2023
A contingent of Salvationists greeted General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle on arrival at Kigali international airport
Blessed are the Peacemakers
24 February 2023
It is with considerable sorrow that the International Headquarters of The Salvation Army marks the first anniversary of the Ukraine war
24 February 2023
It is with considerable sorrow that the International Headquarters of The Salvation Army marks the first anniversary of the Ukraine war