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 and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead 135th Anniversary Celebrations at Exeter Temple, UK
14 April 2016
Christians should be 'the happiest people in the world' was the message given by General André Cox on this special occasion
14 April 2016
Christians should be 'the happiest people in the world' was the message given by General André Cox on this special occasion
'Life-changing hope' the hallmark of General's visit to USA Southern Territory
08 April 2016
The international leaders brought blessing and challenge across Georgia and Florida
08 April 2016
The international leaders brought blessing and challenge across Georgia and Florida
General André Cox conducts retirement service for Commissioners Steven and Judith Hedgren
07 April 2016
Nearly 38 years of joint active Salvation Army officership were concluded on 1 April 2016 as Comrs Steven and Judith Hedgren retired
07 April 2016
Nearly 38 years of joint active Salvation Army officership were concluded on 1 April 2016 as Comrs Steven and Judith Hedgren retired
Salvation Army continues to support displaced people as security situation in Congo remains unpredictable
07 April 2016
The Salvation Army is responding by opening additional refugee camps to receive displaced people from affected villages in Pool Département
07 April 2016
The Salvation Army is responding by opening additional refugee camps to receive displaced people from affected villages in Pool Département
Thousands seek refuge in Congo Salvation Army centres as violence erupts in Brazzaville
05 April 2016
Nearly 10,000 displaced Congolese people were seeking safe refuge at The Salvation Army’s church compound in the central Moungali area
05 April 2016
Nearly 10,000 displaced Congolese people were seeking safe refuge at The Salvation Army’s church compound in the central Moungali area