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
Spain and Portugal Unite to Celebrate Half Centuries
20 September 2022
Salvationists and friends from Spain and Portugal gathered under the leadership of General Brian Peddle
20 September 2022
Salvationists and friends from Spain and Portugal gathered under the leadership of General Brian Peddle
Zambia’s President Joins General to Celebrate Centenary
16 September 2022
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle led 100th anniversary celebrations of The Salvation Army in Zambia
16 September 2022
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle led 100th anniversary celebrations of The Salvation Army in Zambia
International leaders celebrate mobilised mission in Malawi
24 August 2022
The international leaders visited sites that hold meaning to the Malawi Territory, meeting with Salvationists from the 'warm heart' of Africa.
24 August 2022
The international leaders visited sites that hold meaning to the Malawi Territory, meeting with Salvationists from the 'warm heart' of Africa.
Salvation Army commences work in 133rd country – Guinea
16 August 2022
General Brian Peddle has confirmed that Guinea will be the 133rd country in which The Salvation Army is officially at work.
16 August 2022
General Brian Peddle has confirmed that Guinea will be the 133rd country in which The Salvation Army is officially at work.
Salvationist wins Gold at Commonwealth Games, the General celebrates
05 August 2022
General Brian Peddle celebrates with Salvationist gold-medalist Jeremy Lalrinnunga, India Eastern Territory, after his win at Commonwealth Games 2022.
05 August 2022
General Brian Peddle celebrates with Salvationist gold-medalist Jeremy Lalrinnunga, India Eastern Territory, after his win at Commonwealth Games 2022.