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
God’s presence evident during visit of international leaders
15 February 2023
The Salvation Army’s India Central Territory was blessed by the highly anticipated visit of General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle
15 February 2023
The Salvation Army’s India Central Territory was blessed by the highly anticipated visit of General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle
Order of the Founder recognised during General’s visit to India South Eastern Territory
14 February 2023
The visit of General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle brought great joy and spiritual revival to the India South Eastern Territory this January
14 February 2023
The visit of General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle brought great joy and spiritual revival to the India South Eastern Territory this January
Signature of Support for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
06 February 2023
General Brian Peddle has signed an open letter to the UN and OIC expressing significant disquiet about the rights of Afghan women
06 February 2023
General Brian Peddle has signed an open letter to the UN and OIC expressing significant disquiet about the rights of Afghan women
The General's New Year Message 2023
01 January 2023
Once and For All: The General's New Year Message for 2023
01 January 2023
Once and For All: The General's New Year Message for 2023
A Christmas Message from the International Leaders
24 December 2022
A Christmas message from General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle
24 December 2022
A Christmas message from General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle