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 Excitement from Anchorage to Honolulu
27 June 2022
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle participated in five events in five cities on a visit to the USA Western Territory
27 June 2022
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle participated in five events in five cities on a visit to the USA Western Territory
The General Commends ‘Out of the Box’ Approach
23 June 2022
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle participated in a festival organised by the Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory
23 June 2022
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle participated in a festival organised by the Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory
International Leaders Inspire Three Nordic Nations
15 June 2022
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle brought encouragement across Norway, Iceland and the Færoes
15 June 2022
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle brought encouragement across Norway, Iceland and the Færoes
‘The Founder’s Clock’ Given New Home at International Headquarters
09 June 2022
The clock has been in the keeping of the Booth family for more than 156 years.
09 June 2022
The clock has been in the keeping of the Booth family for more than 156 years.
The General Enrols more than 550 Junior and Senior Soldiers in Congo (Brazzaville) Territory
06 June 2022
The Salvation Army's international leaders had opportunities to meet people from across the Republic of Congo and Gabon.
06 June 2022
The Salvation Army's international leaders had opportunities to meet people from across the Republic of Congo and Gabon.