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

All Gideons uphold these core beliefs:

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

All Gideons must also:

1. Have received Jesus as their personal Savior
2. Endeavor to follow Him in their daily lives
3. Be members in good standing in their Protestant/evangelical churches
4. Have the recommendation of their pastors

Neither. The Gideons International is an association that works with evangelical or Protestant churches. Our members come from many denominations, live all over the world, and share a desire to see the lost come to Christ.

Generally, Christian businessmen and professional men age 21 and older, or retired businessmen and professional men, who adhere to the core spiritual beliefs held by The Gideons International are eligible to join. In addition to meeting these professional and spiritual qualifications, potential Gideons must also be recommended by their pastors.

For more information about becoming a member in your area, email admin@gideons.org.ng

Yes! Each Bible placed in a hotel room has the potential to reach up to 2,300 people in its estimated six-year life span. Research from the hotel industry tells us that approximately 25% of travelers read the Bibles in their hotel rooms.

We do not provide Bibles and New Testaments to our church partners or other organizations for their distribution. Our unique method is to have only our members distribute Bibles or New Testaments through designated traffic lanes of life, thus efficiently reaching a large number of people. We do not overlap, duplicate, or conflict with the mission of churches and other ministries. Instead, we act as an extended missionary arm of the church.

One option for non-members is to consider becoming a Friend of Gideons. This group is committed to supporting Gideons and Auxiliary worldwide in reaching people for Christ through prayer and financial gifts. Friends have access to purchase non-emblem Testaments for use in sharing their faith with others personally as God gives them opportunities during daily conversations. If you wish to learn more about Friends of Gideons, kindly interact with our staff using the instant chat on this website or speak with us on +2347039672043; +2348152106563

You may contact our International Headquarters at +2347039672043; +2348152106563

or by emailing us at tgina@gideons.org.ng

Our mailing address:

The Gideons International

P.O. Box 5510,
56, Falolu Road, Surulere,

Lagos, Nigeria.

The Gideons will supply, free of charge, a New Testament to every member of the Nigerian Armed Forces and to patients at Military  hospitals. Bibles are available to chaplains for placement in day rooms, libraries, and guardhouses on military bases and military chapels. Hospital Testaments with Psalms are available for the bedside in base hospitals or in Nigerian Armed Forces hospitals. Requests for military Scriptures must be received from a military chaplain, and orders may be placed through local Gideons or the National Headquarters Office.