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
News Feature: General Burrows Memorial Service to be Streamed Live
27 March 2015
A public memorial service for General Eva Burrows (Retired) will take place in Melbourne, Australia, on 31 March
27 March 2015
A public memorial service for General Eva Burrows (Retired) will take place in Melbourne, Australia, on 31 March
News Feature: Celebrating the Life of General Eva Burrows (Retired)
22 March 2015
The Chief of the Staff (Commissioner William Roberts) has paid tribute to ‘the people’s General’, who died peacefully on Friday 20 March 2015
22 March 2015
The Chief of the Staff (Commissioner William Roberts) has paid tribute to ‘the people’s General’, who died peacefully on Friday 20 March 2015
Promotion to Glory of General Eva Burrows (Rtd) 1929–2015
20 March 2015
General Eva Burrows - the 13th General of The Salvation Army - was promoted to Glory peacefully late Friday evening, 20 March 2015.
20 March 2015
General Eva Burrows - the 13th General of The Salvation Army - was promoted to Glory peacefully late Friday evening, 20 March 2015.
The General Gives Thanks for Prayer Support As He Leads Ireland Divisional Congress
11 March 2015
General André Cox encouraged Irish Salvationists 'reach up and reach out' during his first public engagement since receiving the all-clear from cancer
11 March 2015
General André Cox encouraged Irish Salvationists 'reach up and reach out' during his first public engagement since receiving the all-clear from cancer
General's Consultative Council Convenes To Discuss Accountability
19 January 2015
The 46th meeting of the GCC convened in London, United Kingdom, with the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner William A. Roberts, presiding
19 January 2015
The 46th meeting of the GCC convened in London, United Kingdom, with the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner William A. Roberts, presiding