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
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Receive Long-Service Awards
22 May 2014
The service of General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women's Ministries) was recognised at IHQ today
22 May 2014
The service of General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women's Ministries) was recognised at IHQ today
First Visit by a General to Kuwait Features Community, Challenge, Contrasts, Character and Christian Celebration
14 May 2014
The first-ever visit of a Salvation Army General to Kuwait was a time of challenge and great encouragement to Salvationists and friends of the Middle East
14 May 2014
The first-ever visit of a Salvation Army General to Kuwait was a time of challenge and great encouragement to Salvationists and friends of the Middle East
One Army Resource Materials Now Available
01 May 2014
New resources seek to bring Salvationists into a closer understanding of what it means to be part of 'One Army'
01 May 2014
New resources seek to bring Salvationists into a closer understanding of what it means to be part of 'One Army'
The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead Divisional Celebrations in Norwich, UK
30 April 2014
The Spirit of God dwelt richly among his people through both indoor worship and 'church on the street' during the visit of General André Cox
30 April 2014
The Spirit of God dwelt richly among his people through both indoor worship and 'church on the street' during the visit of General André Cox
General calls for ‘credible witnesses’ during Holy Week and Easter Congress in Zimbabwe
24 April 2014
The General's visit to the Zimbabwe Territory was an especially poignant one, as he was born in the southern African country in 1954.
24 April 2014
The General's visit to the Zimbabwe Territory was an especially poignant one, as he was born in the southern African country in 1954.