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
New Year Message 2015 from General André Cox
31 December 2014
General André Cox's New Year Message for 2015 - the 150th anniversary of The Salvation Army.
31 December 2014
General André Cox's New Year Message for 2015 - the 150th anniversary of The Salvation Army.
The General and Pope Francis Share in Prayer at the Vatican During First-Ever Private Meeting
16 December 2014
The first private meeting between a Salvation Army General and a Pope was the culmination of conversations held between Army and Vatican representatives
16 December 2014
The first private meeting between a Salvation Army General and a Pope was the culmination of conversations held between Army and Vatican representatives
Bible Challenge Resources Now Available – Be Part of the Whole World Reading!
21 November 2014
Salvationists and friends are urged to commit themselves to Boundless – The Whole World Reading, a Bible-reading challenge which starts on 5 January 2015
21 November 2014
Salvationists and friends are urged to commit themselves to Boundless – The Whole World Reading, a Bible-reading challenge which starts on 5 January 2015
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead Inspirational Anniversary Celebrations in Finland and Estonia
12 November 2014
The 125th anniversary of The Salvation Army in Finland was celebrated with former territorial leaders General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox
12 November 2014
The 125th anniversary of The Salvation Army in Finland was celebrated with former territorial leaders General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead 80th Anniversary Celebrations in the Democratic Republic of Congo
17 October 2014
Thousands of white-uniformed Salvationists greeted General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox on their arrival in Kinshasa, DRC
17 October 2014
Thousands of white-uniformed Salvationists greeted General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox on their arrival in Kinshasa, DRC