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 Cox Lead Rwanda and Burundi Command Anniversary Celebrations
07 October 2015
The Salvation Army's 20th General lead meetings to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its ministry in Rwanda – recognised with 20 loud hallelujahs!
07 October 2015
The Salvation Army's 20th General lead meetings to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its ministry in Rwanda – recognised with 20 loud hallelujahs!
The General Conducts Installation of Territorial Leaders in South Africa
18 September 2015
The General travelled to Pietermaritzburg to conduct the installation of the Southern Africa Territory's new leaders, Colonels Keith and Yvonne Conrad
18 September 2015
The General travelled to Pietermaritzburg to conduct the installation of the Southern Africa Territory's new leaders, Colonels Keith and Yvonne Conrad
General André Cox Calls on European Governments to Implement 'Practical and Caring Solutions' to Refugee Crisis
16 September 2015
The Salvation Army’s international leader has issued a strong plea to European leaders to respond urgently and comprehensively to help refugees
16 September 2015
The Salvation Army’s international leader has issued a strong plea to European leaders to respond urgently and comprehensively to help refugees
'Right at the Heart' Conference for Children's and Youth Leaders Emphasises Importance of Ministry to Young People
16 September 2015
84 Salvation Army territorial youth/children’s officers met to explore faith, lifestyle, spirituality, discipleship, safeguarding, justice and gender
16 September 2015
84 Salvation Army territorial youth/children’s officers met to explore faith, lifestyle, spirituality, discipleship, safeguarding, justice and gender
Resources Published as Salvationists and Friends are Encouraged to Pray for Refugees in Europe
09 September 2015
The Salvation Army has published a range of prayer resources to help focus prayers for the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe
09 September 2015
The Salvation Army has published a range of prayer resources to help focus prayers for the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe