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
Opening Rally of 'Boundless 2015' Celebrates ‘A Joyful Army’
02 July 2015
The Salvation Army's 150th anniversary congress opened with a session featuring the General and Salvationists from around the world
02 July 2015
The Salvation Army's 150th anniversary congress opened with a session featuring the General and Salvationists from around the world
Radio Interview with the General Available Online
29 June 2015
The General took part in a substantial and revealing interview for the UK's leading Christian broadcaster
29 June 2015
The General took part in a substantial and revealing interview for the UK's leading Christian broadcaster
The General Holds Warm Meeting with Grand Imam from Lahore
11 June 2015
General André Cox today hosted a visit from The Grand Imam Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, from the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore
11 June 2015
General André Cox today hosted a visit from The Grand Imam Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, from the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead Grace-filled Congress in Denmark
11 June 2015
Amazing grace permeated the Denmark Territory's congress in June 2015
11 June 2015
Amazing grace permeated the Denmark Territory's congress in June 2015
The General and Commissioner Cox Join Brazilian Celebrations
08 May 2015
Over five days the international leaders travelled to three of Brazil's largest cities, sharing worship and witnessing vital programmes
08 May 2015
Over five days the international leaders travelled to three of Brazil's largest cities, sharing worship and witnessing vital programmes