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
A joyful welcome in Liberia for international leaders
16 March 2022
The leaders arrived in Liberia to a welcome from a congregation of more than 300 Salvationists, students and teachers.
16 March 2022
The leaders arrived in Liberia to a welcome from a congregation of more than 300 Salvationists, students and teachers.
The General renews call for prayer over conflict between Russia and Ukraine
28 February 2022
The General offered some particular points around which to focus prayer.
28 February 2022
The General offered some particular points around which to focus prayer.
General Brian Peddle calls for prayer over unfolding situation between Russia and Ukraine
24 February 2022
The international leader calls for prayer for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
24 February 2022
The international leader calls for prayer for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
Salvation Army Leadership Comes Together
10 February 2022
For the first time in history, the international, national and territorial leadership teams from all four USA territories met for a Leadership Summit.
10 February 2022
For the first time in history, the international, national and territorial leadership teams from all four USA territories met for a Leadership Summit.
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Share Virtual Congratulations and Blessings as Russia Command Celebrates 30th Anniversary
10 November 2021
The international leaders were guests at the 30th anniversary celebrations of work restarting in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union.
10 November 2021
The international leaders were guests at the 30th anniversary celebrations of work restarting in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union.