Is The Gideons International a denomination or a church?

No. The Gideons are an association that works with protestant/evangelical churches. Our members come from many denominations, live all over the world, and share a desire to see the lost come to Christ.

What do Gideons believe?

The Gideons International is a diverse association in that our members come from many protestant denominations with a common interest in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. All Gideons also hold certain core beliefs:

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

Members must also:

• Have received Jesus as their personal Saviour.
• Endeavour to follow Him in their daily lives.
• Be members in good standing in their protestant/evangelical churches.
• Have the recommendation of their pastors.