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General Lyndon Buckingham speaking to the congregation
Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes
The General

Inspiring congress in Oslo unites Salvationists around Compass vision

Salvationists and friends of all ages gathered in Oslo, Norway for a powerful weekend of worship, dedication and inspiration.

Adults and children sing in a family choir
Denmark and Greenland
The General

Guided by God’s compass

A festival of faith, family and forward movement in Denmark

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle
Emergency response
USA Southern

The Salvation Army responds to catastrophic Texas floods

Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central...

A group of young Salvationists in front of the exhibition 'Transforming lives for 160 years'
International Headquarters

Salvation Army celebrates 160 years; anticipates powerful future

Transforming lives and communities since 1865

Salvationists worshipping
USA Southern

Leaders encourage USA Southern to be champions of mission

Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill inspired and uplifted many at the territory’s commissioning weekend in Atlanta, Georgia

A choir sings on stage
USA Central

Congress underscores unity in Christ and mission

More than 2,200 people gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Belonging 2025 congress

Sir Boyd Tunnock with the territorial leaders of the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory
United Kingdom and Ireland

Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service: Sir Boyd Tunnock

One of The Salvation Army’s highest honours has been awarded to ‘Scotland’s most famous baker’, Sir Boyd Tunnock

The Salvation Army prepares to celebrate 160th anniversary

One-hundred-and-sixty years ago next month, on 2 July 1865, evangelist William Booth preached to a crowd of people in a large tent in the East End of...

Captain John Clifton speaks in front of the literary exhibition
International Headquarters

‘Shaped by conviction, crafted with care and offered to the Army he loved’

General Shaw Clifton’s literary legacy honoured

Salvation Army officers pose for a photo

Chief of the Staff acknowledges vital partnership during USA National Headquarters visit

The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill has visited the movement’s USA National Headquarters (NHQ) in Alexandria, Virginia.

Emergency response updates

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle

Catastrophic Texas floods

Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central Texas, USA

A partially collapsed hotel in Myanmar

Earthquake in Myanmar

The Salvation Army mobilises resources following the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake

The remains of houses after the wildfires.

Wildfires in South Korea

The Salvation Army is engaged in emergency relief efforts following the single biggest wildfire ever recorded in South Korea

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General Lyndon Buckingham speaking to the congregation
Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes
The General

Inspiring congress in Oslo unites Salvationists around Compass vision

Salvationists and friends of all ages gathered in Oslo, Norway for a powerful weekend of worship, dedication and inspiration.

Adults and children sing in a family choir
Denmark and Greenland
The General

Guided by God’s compass

A festival of faith, family and forward movement in Denmark

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle
Emergency response
USA Southern

The Salvation Army responds to catastrophic Texas floods

Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central Texas, USA, following the devastating flooding of the Guadalupe River.

A group of young Salvationists in front of the exhibition 'Transforming lives for 160 years'
International Headquarters

Salvation Army celebrates 160 years; anticipates powerful future

Transforming lives and communities since 1865

Salvation Army Team Takes to the Sea to Raise Money for Slavery Victims

A team of Salvationists from the UK is taking part in the Round the Island yacht race to raise money for anti-trafficking work

The Salvation Army Assists Volcano Victims in Guatemala

The Salvation Army in Guatemala is helping people affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano, which has claimed at least 75 lives

First interview with General-Elect

Interview with Commissioner Brian Peddle who will become the 21st General of The Salvation Army in August

The General Announces Next Chief of the Staff

Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham has been appointed as Chief of the Staff.

Twenty-first General of The Salvation Army Elected

On the day voting would begin, it was symbolic that the morning began with the worldwide prayer meeting
Image from prayer room

Prayers for ‘Inner Strength’ Surround the Candidates

The candidates and their spouses were given further time on Wednesday morning to finish questionnaires and write speeches.

History-making Continues at Nineteenth High Council

Tuesday morning began with nominees indicating whether they would accept or decline their nomination for election to office as General.

2018 High Council: Candidate Profiles

Candidates who have accepted their nomination for General of The Salvation Army in alphabetical order (by surname).

Ground-breaking Nominations Received at 2018 High Council

Solemn and contemplative moments marked the nominations process in this first stage of the election to be the 21st General of The Salvation Army