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
New International Positional Statement Calls for a ‘Culture of Sustainability’
14 October 2021
A new Salvation Army statement on ‘Caring for the Environment’ calls for immediate action to be taken to address and combat ‘environmental degradation’.
14 October 2021
A new Salvation Army statement on ‘Caring for the Environment’ calls for immediate action to be taken to address and combat ‘environmental degradation’.
Second Global Wave of Prayer for COVID-19 Seeks to Unite the World in a Shared Response
13 October 2021
The Salvation Army and friends around the world are being called to take part in an international prayer initiative on Sunday 24 October.
13 October 2021
The Salvation Army and friends around the world are being called to take part in an international prayer initiative on Sunday 24 October.
The General Leads 125th Anniversary Celebrations at Snettisham, UK
08 October 2021
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle also attended a Saturday evening divisional celebration in the East of England.
08 October 2021
General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle also attended a Saturday evening divisional celebration in the East of England.
Doctor James Read Admitted to the Order of the Founder
27 September 2021
Canadian Salvationist and academic who has given decades of distinguished service to The Salvation Army has been awarded the movement’s highest honour
27 September 2021
Canadian Salvationist and academic who has given decades of distinguished service to The Salvation Army has been awarded the movement’s highest honour
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