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
The General makes historic visit to Poland
11 October 2024
The first visit by a Salvation Army General to Poland brought much encouragement to Salvationists and friends of the Army
11 October 2024
The first visit by a Salvation Army General to Poland brought much encouragement to Salvationists and friends of the Army
‘Are you in?’ The General challenges Germany, Lithuania and Poland
10 October 2024
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham energised the Germany, Lithuania and Poland Territorial Congress
10 October 2024
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham energised the Germany, Lithuania and Poland Territorial Congress
The General and Commissioner Buckingham make first UK corps visit
20 September 2024
Within days of returning from a visit to the Australia Territory, the international leaders travelled a somewhat shorter distance to Kettering
20 September 2024
Within days of returning from a visit to the Australia Territory, the international leaders travelled a somewhat shorter distance to Kettering
World leaders complete whirlwind trip of vast Australia Territory
05 September 2024
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham have circumnavigated Australia, touring six states in seven days
05 September 2024
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham have circumnavigated Australia, touring six states in seven days
International leaders visit United Nations headquarters
02 August 2024
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham made their first visit to the United Nations in New York, USA, in July
02 August 2024
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham made their first visit to the United Nations in New York, USA, in July