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.
- Read the General's official biography
- Watch an interview with the General on the day of his election at the 2023 High Council
- Find out more about The Salvation Army's international leadership team
- Find out more about previous Generals of The Salvation Army
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News from The General
Welcome to the new United Kingdom and Ireland Territorial Leaders
14 February 2024
An affirming congregation gathered at Regent Hall Corps (church) in London to welcome Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main
14 February 2024
An affirming congregation gathered at Regent Hall Corps (church) in London to welcome Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main
The time in between: a New Year reflection by General Lyndon Buckingham
02 January 2024
'Whilst the world may be full of uncertainty, our mission in the world as The Salvation Army remains very certain'
02 January 2024
'Whilst the world may be full of uncertainty, our mission in the world as The Salvation Army remains very certain'
An exciting month of celebrations for the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory
22 December 2023
The International Leaders joined the territory for an exciting month of celebrations, including the 50th anniversary of the Fiji Division
22 December 2023
The International Leaders joined the territory for an exciting month of celebrations, including the 50th anniversary of the Fiji Division
The General's Christmas Message 2023
20 December 2023
'With all the other things that happen at this time of the year, may we focus our hearts and minds on the quiet heart of Christmas'
20 December 2023
'With all the other things that happen at this time of the year, may we focus our hearts and minds on the quiet heart of Christmas'
The General calls for continued prayer for the conflict in Gaza
28 November 2023
The Salvation Army prays for peace and the complete cessation of violence, and for the release of all remaining civilians who have been taken captive
28 November 2023
The Salvation Army prays for peace and the complete cessation of violence, and for the release of all remaining civilians who have been taken captive