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The Hope of The Gospel is Needed Everywhere. How Will You Respond?

Over 2.6 Billion Lives Have Been Impacted Through Our Mission. Will You Join Us?

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
– Proverbs 27:17

Christian Business and Professional Men on Mission for the Gospel

Gideons are Christian business and professional men called to win others for Jesus as they shine the light of Christ through their daily walk, sharing the Gospel, and placing or distributing copies of God’s Word in strategic areas including hotels, schools, and many more approved locations.

Strengthening One Another. Sharing the Gospel Message. Spreading God’s Word.

Do Others See Christ in You?

Your career accompanies you on your faith journey—it does not lead the way. The challenges you face along the way are not meant to be tackled alone. Instead, they are opportunities to grow through spiritual disciplines and the support of like-minded, godly Christian business and professional men who strive to lead with integrity.

Gideons grow in their walk through:
  • Daily Bible reading
  • Scripture memorization
  • Prayer and encouragement
Gideons strengthen one another through:
  • Fellowship and accountability
  • Service together

Could Your Career Field Also Be Your Mission Field?

Your greatest calling isn’t to use your God-given talents to make a living—it's to use them to make a difference for the Gospel.

As a Gideon, you’ll gain access to valuable training, resources, and opportunities to:
  • Sharpen your God-given talents for an eternal purpose
  • Grow and use your leadership skills for missional outreach
  • Become better equipped to share your faith
  • Apply your Kingdom-building skills where they can make the greatest impact for Christ
  • Seize God-given opportunities to invite others into a personal relationship with the Lord
Your faithful response to this calling will create a greater impact for the Gospel, helping others see Christ reflected more in your home, workplace, church, and community.

What's Your Role in Advancing the Gospel?

As you continue to grow and are further equipped through the ministry training provided by The Gideons, you will have even more opportunities to use your God-given gifts where they can make the greatest impact for the Gospel. Here are just a few of the ministry opportunities you will have to grow God’s Kingdom:
  • Build relationships with pastors and business leaders in your community
  • Fulfilling speaking engagements where you can inspire churches with testimonies of God’s work
  • Placing Bibles in strategic locations, such as hotels; and distributing Testaments to those in search of hope
  • Recruiting and mentoring other Christian business and professional men for our mission
  • Frequently engaging in meaningful conversations of eternal significance within your community

See What Our Members Say

“Being a Gideon helps me lead my team in an honorable way—the way
a Christian should carry himself professionally. I seek to inspire, encourage, and help my co-workers. I can also be a witness in how I respond to difficulties, showing the peace I experience as a child of God. This opens doors for me to share my faith.”

Oscar

Naples-West Camp, Italy
“Attending a camp meeting with fellow believers is a privilege. It’s a reminder of how God can use people from different languages, cultures, and educational backgrounds to share the Word of God and use our gifts and talents for His glory.”

Geoffrey

Bangalore Electronic City Camp, India
“Through the men’s group I started at church, I made friends with a Gideon who invited me to a camp meeting. I joined The Gideons, and it’s given me another piece of armor to go out and spread His Word. We need to always be prepared to share His Word and there is no better way than to have that Testament on you.”

Rick

Smithville Camp, Tennessee (USA)

Common Questions About Membership

Many people have questions about what it means to be a Gideon. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions:

Who are Gideons?

Gideons are Christian business and professional men pursuing their God-given calling to make a greater impact for the Lord Jesus Christ in their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities. 

What are the age requirements for membership?

Members must be 21 years of age or older. 

What are the spiritual requirements for membership?

The Gideons International is a diverse association representing many Protestant and evangelical denominations—all with a common interest in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

 

All Gideons uphold these core beliefs:

  • The Bible is inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God
  • The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God

 

All Gideons must also:

  • Have received Jesus as their personal Savior
  • Endeavor to follow Him in their daily lives
  • Believe in the lake of fire for the unsaved
  • Believe in the Biblical standard of marriage between one biological man and one biological woman
  • Not be generally accepted or recognized as a practicing clergyman, pastor, minister of a church, evangelist, or missionary
  • Be members in good standing of a local evangelical or Protestant church
  • Have the recommendation of their pastors

What are the occupational requirements for membership?

Gideons must be Christian business or professional men who meet specific occupational standards in addition to spiritual qualifications. A businessman is one who owns, manages, or leads a business with a consistent local presence and demonstrates key leadership and decision-making responsibilities. A professional man is one who holds a bachelor’s or advanced degree (or equivalent experience) and applies it in a recognized field, such as law, medicine, engineering, education, or military/government leadership (E5 rank or higher).

 

These occupational requirements are essential because the day-to-day ministry of The Gideons International is done at the grassroots level by business and professional men serving together in local camps. Their roles often involve building relationships with institutional leaders and pastors—most of whom are also business or professional people—and their training and flexible schedules enable them to carry out ministry during normal business hours. 

What are the benefits of membership?

The Gideons International provides training and resources for Christian business and professional men to further develop and use their unique gifts for God’s glory. As a Gideon, you’ll have opportunities to increase your Gospel influence through spiritual growth, fellowship and mentorship, leadership development, personal evangelism training, community impact, and Bible and Testament outreach.  

Join the Mission

Take the Next Step

Ready to see what God can do through you? To learn more about membership in The Gideons International, fill out this form. A member of our team will reach out and guide you through the next steps.