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 Centennial Celebrations in Hong Kong
29 February 2016
General Cox joined in Chinese New Year and led meetings that recognised God’s faithfulness across 100 years of Salvation Army ministry to Chinese people
29 February 2016
General Cox joined in Chinese New Year and led meetings that recognised God’s faithfulness across 100 years of Salvation Army ministry to Chinese people
'Practise what we preach' emphasis in General's visit to India South Western Territory
05 February 2016
Crowds of more than 7,000 people gathered at a temporary pandal (meeting hall) outside The Salvation Army’s secondary school in Kowdiar, Kerala
05 February 2016
Crowds of more than 7,000 people gathered at a temporary pandal (meeting hall) outside The Salvation Army’s secondary school in Kowdiar, Kerala
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Focus on Transformation Across the India Western Territory
01 February 2016
The visit to India Western Territory was a time of joy, excitement, challenge and encouragement for Salvationists and friends
01 February 2016
The visit to India Western Territory was a time of joy, excitement, challenge and encouragement for Salvationists and friends
Eastern Europe Chief Secretary Recovering After Sustaining Injury in Istanbul Bombing
13 January 2016
General calls on Salvationists and friends across the world to join in praying for all who were injured in the attack
13 January 2016
General calls on Salvationists and friends across the world to join in praying for all who were injured in the attack
As Year-long Bible Challenge Ends, the General Encourages Participants to Maintain the 'Regular Rhythm' of Daily Readings
31 December 2015
Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in Boundless – The Whole World Reading, a year-long initiative to study the whole New Testament
31 December 2015
Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in Boundless – The Whole World Reading, a year-long initiative to study the whole New Testament