Canadian Gideons announce big changes
"Our real goal is to get people into a Bible-believing church," says executive director Peter Marshall.
Known for its hotel Bibles and Grade 5 New Testaments, The Gideons International In Canada is writing the first pages of a new chapter with men and women from a wide variety of vocational backgrounds working together to share the gospel of Christ and free copies of God's Word in new ways.
On July 14 the membership of The Gideons International In Canada voted in historical changes, setting the stage for a new era in their 101-year-old history. Originally founded as an association of Christian businessmen and professionals, the ministry is now welcoming "Christian men and women of all vocations" to communicate the gospel and share God's Word in Canada and worldwide.
The decisive majority vote caps a series of fundamental shifts within the association over the past several years. Today Canadian Gideon members are part of an autonomous ministry that is actively involved in partnerships with local churches and like-minded ministries, both here in Canada and in countries all over the world.
Initiatives are in the works for the re-engagement of young people in sharing God's Word, for a digital evangelism tool, and for partnering with Canadian churches to reach their communities for Christ.
(The Gideons International in Canada)
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