What is Gideons International, and why would I want to join?
The Gideons International is an association of Christian business and professional men. It is international in scope. Membership is in The Gideons International, but each member is assigned to a local group called a camp. The local camp is more than a fellowship. The members encourage each other in personal witnessing for the Lord Jesus Christ. The Scripture placement work is also done as a local group and in cooperation with the local churches. Therefore, the need is for men of good report and good standing who can participate in the work. For this reason the standards of the membership need to be kept high. Article 2 of the Constitution of the Association states: “The object of the Gideons is to win others for the Lord Jesus Christ, through: (a) the association of Christian business and professional men for service; (b) personal testimony and personal work by individual Gideons; (c) placing the bible – God’s Holy Word – or portions thereof, in hotels, hospitals, schools, institutions
