General of The Salvation Army
Title of the international leader of The Salvation Army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General is the title of the international leader and chief executive officer of The Salvation Army, a Christian denomination with extensive charitable social services that gives quasi-military rank to its ministers (who are therefore known as officers). The general is elected by the High Council of The Salvation Army and serves a term of five years, which may be extended to seven years. According to the organization, the general is purported to be chosen by God, and the council identifies that person.[1] Lyndon Buckingham is the current general, who assumed office on 3 August 2023 upon the retirement of Brian Peddle. The organization's founder, William Booth, was the first and longest-serving general. There have been 22 generals as of 2023.
General of The Salvation Army | |
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The Salvation Army | |
Style | General |
Type | Chief Executive Officer |
Residence | London, United Kingdom |
Appointer | High Council, but must be under 68 years old |
Term length | Five years, extendable up to a maximum of seven years |
Constituting instrument | The Salvation Army Act 1931 and Salvation Army Act 1980 via the Parliament of the United Kingdom |
Formation | 2 July 1865 |
First holder | William Booth |
Deputy | Chief of the Staff |