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
Day of Prayer Resources Help Salvationists and Friends to Go ‘Beyond’ in their Support for Victims of Human Trafficking
17 September 2021
The theme for this year’s day of prayer, which will happen on Sunday 26 September, is Beyond the Dark, inspired by 1 Peter 2:9-10
17 September 2021
The theme for this year’s day of prayer, which will happen on Sunday 26 September, is Beyond the Dark, inspired by 1 Peter 2:9-10
New Territorial Leaders for Denmark and Greenland Call for Lives to be Dedicated to God’s Service
07 September 2021
Norwegian officers Lieut-Colonels Jan and Kjersti Risan were greeted in Copenhagen Temple by Salvationists and friends from across Denmark
07 September 2021
Norwegian officers Lieut-Colonels Jan and Kjersti Risan were greeted in Copenhagen Temple by Salvationists and friends from across Denmark
Statement: United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland
03 August 2021
With effect from 1 September 2021, the territory will be known as the ‘United Kingdom and Ireland Territory’
03 August 2021
With effect from 1 September 2021, the territory will be known as the ‘United Kingdom and Ireland Territory’
The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Lead Innovative Commissioning Meetings in London
14 July 2021
Use of video and streaming ensured that the meetings achieved the mix of celebration and solemnity that the occasion deserved.
14 July 2021
Use of video and streaming ensured that the meetings achieved the mix of celebration and solemnity that the occasion deserved.
The General Stresses Importance of Authentic Soldiership at International Headquarters Book Launch
05 July 2021
A live-streamed launch of two significant new books at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London.
05 July 2021
A live-streamed launch of two significant new books at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London.