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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- Watch an interview with the General on the day of his election at the 2023 High Council
- Find out more about The Salvation Army's international leadership team
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News from The General
An Interview with General Lyndon Buckingham
08 November 2023
This interview with the General took place while he was visiting Uganda, one of the 134 countries in which The Salvation Army serves
08 November 2023
This interview with the General took place while he was visiting Uganda, one of the 134 countries in which The Salvation Army serves
The General calls Salvationists throughout the world to pray for peace
11 October 2023
The General calls Salvationists throughout the world to pray for peace in Israel, Gaza, and the many other places where there is strife and war
11 October 2023
The General calls Salvationists throughout the world to pray for peace in Israel, Gaza, and the many other places where there is strife and war
Southern Africa 140th anniversary celebrations marked by global leaders
05 October 2023
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham received a heartfelt welcome on their visit to the Southern Africa Territory
05 October 2023
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham received a heartfelt welcome on their visit to the Southern Africa Territory
Count me in! – The Welcome to the 22nd General of The Salvation Army
05 September 2023
Sunday 3 September 2023 was bright and sunny for the official public welcome to General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham
05 September 2023
Sunday 3 September 2023 was bright and sunny for the official public welcome to General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham
International Headquarters welcomes the New International Leaders of The Salvation Army
10 August 2023
Watch as General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham are welcomed to International Headquarters in London
10 August 2023
Watch as General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham are welcomed to International Headquarters in London