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
International Congress Delegates in Session 4 Reminded that Caring Demands a Response
04 July 2015
Delegates reminded about the compassionate way in which The Salvation Army serves humanity
04 July 2015
Delegates reminded about the compassionate way in which The Salvation Army serves humanity
Statue Honouring Army Mother Unveiled in East End
03 July 2015
Founders' Day commemorations held at The Salvation Army's birthplace
03 July 2015
Founders' Day commemorations held at The Salvation Army's birthplace
Former General Honoured During International Congress Founders' Day Session
03 July 2015
Session 3 of 'Boundless 2015' showcases 'A Serving Army'
03 July 2015
Session 3 of 'Boundless 2015' showcases 'A Serving Army'
The Salvation Army Celebrates 150th Anniversary
02 July 2015
Founders' Day celebrations focused on London
02 July 2015
Founders' Day celebrations focused on London
Retired General to Write Next Volume of Official History
02 July 2015
General Shaw Clifton (Rtd) will write about Salvation Army ministry and programmes from 1995-2015
02 July 2015
General Shaw Clifton (Rtd) will write about Salvation Army ministry and programmes from 1995-2015