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
South Asia Zone Leaders Called to Consider Change
09 December 2015
General: 'We all have to be accountable for the decisions we make and for the way in which we use the assets of the Army'
09 December 2015
General: 'We all have to be accountable for the decisions we make and for the way in which we use the assets of the Army'
The General Participates in USA Christmas Kettle Launch
04 December 2015
General André Cox became the first international leader of The Salvation Army to participate in the USA's Christmas Kettle fundraising campaign launch
04 December 2015
General André Cox became the first international leader of The Salvation Army to participate in the USA's Christmas Kettle fundraising campaign launch
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead 'Boundless Bermuda' Congress
20 November 2015
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women's Ministries) led the 'Boundless Bermuda' congress
20 November 2015
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women's Ministries) led the 'Boundless Bermuda' congress
New Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women's Ministries Welcomed to International Headquarters
06 November 2015
Grace, trust, love and commitment were the themes that flowed through the welcome to the new Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Brian Peddle
06 November 2015
Grace, trust, love and commitment were the themes that flowed through the welcome to the new Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Brian Peddle