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 Bring Encouragement in Cuba and the Dominican Republic
07 September 2015
The theme of the congress, Tocados Por Su Gloria [Touched by His Glory] became a reality for Cuban Salvationists and friends
07 September 2015
The theme of the congress, Tocados Por Su Gloria [Touched by His Glory] became a reality for Cuban Salvationists and friends
General André Cox Makes Historic Visit to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Division
02 September 2015
General Cox becomes the first Salvation Army world leader to visit Puerto Rico since 1964
02 September 2015
General Cox becomes the first Salvation Army world leader to visit Puerto Rico since 1964
Typhoon Can't Stop Anniversary Celebrations in Taiwan
11 August 2015
Typhoon Soudelor could not stop Salvationists and friends celebrating the 50th anniversary of the recommencement of The Salvation Army in Taiwan
11 August 2015
Typhoon Soudelor could not stop Salvationists and friends celebrating the 50th anniversary of the recommencement of The Salvation Army in Taiwan
Congress Photographic Book Cover and Title Revealed
24 July 2015
'Boundless – The Experience' to be published in late August 2015
24 July 2015
'Boundless – The Experience' to be published in late August 2015
The General Announces Next Chief of the Staff
14 July 2015
Commissioner Brian Peddle to be Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Rosalie Peddle to be World Secretary for Women's Ministries – as of 1 November 2015
14 July 2015
Commissioner Brian Peddle to be Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Rosalie Peddle to be World Secretary for Women's Ministries – as of 1 November 2015