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 Spirit-filled week of worship, witness and welcome in Pakistan
25 April 2025
The Salvation Army’s international leaders General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham have travelled the length of Pakistan
25 April 2025
The Salvation Army’s international leaders General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham have travelled the length of Pakistan
The General's Easter Message 2025
14 April 2025
From the Garden of Gethsemane to the empty tomb, Easter represents the most profound moment in human history
14 April 2025
From the Garden of Gethsemane to the empty tomb, Easter represents the most profound moment in human history
Spiritual renewal and cultural celebrations mark the international leaders’ visit to India Western Territory
03 March 2025
A whistle-stop tour included the gathering of Indian leaders, visits to institutions and transformative spiritual encounters
03 March 2025
A whistle-stop tour included the gathering of Indian leaders, visits to institutions and transformative spiritual encounters
The Salvation Army calls for peace: three years of war in Ukraine
24 February 2025
On this third anniversary of the start of the Ukraine war, General Lyndon Buckingham has reached out to survivors with words of solace and comfort
24 February 2025
On this third anniversary of the start of the Ukraine war, General Lyndon Buckingham has reached out to survivors with words of solace and comfort
International leaders’ years of service recognised
14 February 2025
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham received their 35-year long-service awards at International Headquarters
14 February 2025
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham received their 35-year long-service awards at International Headquarters