General Lyndon Buckingham’s Post

Join us for the second episode of Conversations with the General and Commissioner Patti Niemand, World Secretary for Spiritual Life Development. We discuss the importance of pursuing a spiritual life, building flourishing corps ministries and keeping Christ central to the mission of the #SalvationArmy. Watch more ⤵ https://lnkd.in/eX93HyMH

Thankful for our first visit to the USA Western Territory for the 2024 Testify Congress in California! From June 14-16, we witnessed something exceptional. We enrolled 177 new junior and senior soldiers in the first main session, and territorial leaders Commissioners Douglas and Colleen Riley ordained and commissioned 14 officers. Additionally, hundreds answered the call of prayer at the mercy seat. 🙏🙌 We are grateful for this opportunity to gather as one body, united in our mission to spread the love of Christ. May God continue to bless the USA Western Territory and all those who serve within it. #Testify2024 'Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.' Colossians 3:15-17 NIV Read more about the Testify Congress at https://lnkd.in/eqnAivPk May God bless you.

I am calling on the international leadership of the Salvation Army and everybody else who has an interest in the movement's welfare to put it in God's hands going forward. We must embrace these conversations and this dialogue, wrestle with this material, and believe together that the future of the movement can be celebrated every bit as much as the past. To ensure that, we have to engage now, and I'm calling on you to help me with that. May God bless you. 📽 Watch the General's Forum 2024 https://lnkd.in/eRWYwag2

Celebrating the commissioning and ordination ceremony for the Defenders of Justice in Jakarta, Indonesia, was an incredibly uplifting experience. As we thank God for the new lieutenants, we are inspired by their role as servant leaders, setting a powerful example for us all in the #mission and #ministry of the entire #SalvationArmy. May God bless you 🎥 Watch The General's June Devotional 🔽

Grab a coffee and tune into our new series, Conversations with The General. In this first episode, Commissioner Ted Horwood, International Secretary for Programme Resources at International Headquarters, asks General Lyndon Buckingham about his perspective on the role of The Salvation Army in today's world. https://lnkd.in/eDxR5Zzc #TheSalvationArmy #TSA #TheSalvationArmyIHQ #CoffeAndTheGeneral #Cafe101

‘That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.’ Psalm 1:3 I'm praying for you this week that you will intentionally invest in the root system of your faith, giving yourselves intentionally to prayer in the reading of the word, to fellowship, to service, so that there'll be fruit from your life, that God would be glorified and that the kingdom would be extended. May God bless you. https://lnkd.in/e6bJVhKm

Last month, we visited Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. We were full of joy and blessed by the familiar sights. Let's continue to praise, pray, and proclaim the message of salvation, to be a people of the Word, to be a holy and serving generation. Read more about our visit at https://lnkd.in/epvaDpSw

Grateful to have the opportunity to share in officers councils with officers from Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand Territory. A wonderful #privilege and a great #blessing.

Perhaps this week, you and I will have an opportunity to invite someone to come a little bit closer and to experience the #transforming grace that comes from a powerful encounter with Jesus. God bless you. https://lnkd.in/eHyiq_qT