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 Leads Retirement Celebrations for the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Nancy Roberts
05 November 2015
The commissioners' 45-year service was recognised by General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox during meetings in Detroit
05 November 2015
The commissioners' 45-year service was recognised by General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox during meetings in Detroit
Exhibition and Fashion Show at International Headquarters Make Clear that 'Each Life Counts'
03 November 2015
Exhibition, featuring clothes designed by residents from the Salvation Army Housing Association, runs until 14 November
03 November 2015
Exhibition, featuring clothes designed by residents from the Salvation Army Housing Association, runs until 14 November
General Detects Healthy Salvationist Heartbeat in Home Territory
28 October 2015
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox returned to their home territory – Switzerland, Austria and Hungary – for 'Boundless Power' weekend
28 October 2015
General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox returned to their home territory – Switzerland, Austria and Hungary – for 'Boundless Power' weekend
International Headquarters Bids Fond Farewell to the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Nancy Roberts
21 October 2015
IHQ rang with music and laughter as officers, staff and visitors gathered to bid farewell to the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Nancy Roberts
21 October 2015
IHQ rang with music and laughter as officers, staff and visitors gathered to bid farewell to the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Nancy Roberts
Enthusiastic Salvationists in Tanzania Welcome the General and Commissioner Silvia Cox
07 October 2015
More than 1,000 Salvationists and friends gathered for a public meeting at which 144 soldiers were enrolled
07 October 2015
More than 1,000 Salvationists and friends gathered for a public meeting at which 144 soldiers were enrolled