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
‘Something Better…’ – written by General Shaw Clifton (Rtd) – celebrated with book launch at International Headquarters
04 September 2014
IHQ was the location for the official book launch of ‘Something Better…’, the latest publication from the pen of General Shaw Clifton (Rtd)
04 September 2014
IHQ was the location for the official book launch of ‘Something Better…’, the latest publication from the pen of General Shaw Clifton (Rtd)
Young People Grow in Faith at European Youth Event
20 August 2014
Vision and action were the dual themes of The Salvation Armyâs European Youth Event held in Germany from 14-17 August
20 August 2014
Vision and action were the dual themes of The Salvation Armyâs European Youth Event held in Germany from 14-17 August
2014 ICL Report 7: The General Considers Recommendations and Discusses the Way Forward as Singapore Conference Concludes
26 July 2014
The 2014 International Conference of Leaders Concludes with praise and worship
26 July 2014
The 2014 International Conference of Leaders Concludes with praise and worship
2014 ICL Report 6: The Chief of the Staff Engages Listeners with Bold Presentation on Accountability during Final Full Day of 2014 International Conference of Leaders
25 July 2014
Accountability is considered on final full day of 2014 International Conference of Leaders in Singapore.
25 July 2014
Accountability is considered on final full day of 2014 International Conference of Leaders in Singapore.
2014 ICL Report 5: The General Calls for Transparency and Accountability as 2014 ICL Delegates Consider One Army Impact Initiative
24 July 2014
'The world in which we are living demands ever greater transparency and accountability,' said General André Cox
24 July 2014
'The world in which we are living demands ever greater transparency and accountability,' said General André Cox