Distribute God’s Holy Word • Winning Others for Christ

The Gideons International started distributing the Word of God in 1908. Today, we have more than 300,000 members—and an untold number of supporters—in more than 200 countries across the globe. These dedicated individuals give their time and money to make it possible for others to learn about the love of God by giving them access to His Word. In fact, we have placed or distributed more than 2 billion Bibles and New Testaments around the world. For more information regarding distributions of God’s Word and a list of all countries currently included in the Gideon ministry, please refer to our worldwide ministry map. 

Around the World . . .

♥ There are over 300,000 Gideons and Auxiliary members (wives of Gideons) in more than 11,900 local groups worldwide.

♥ Approximately 2 billion Bibles and New Testaments have been distributed worldwide since 1908, and more than 750 million Bibles and New Testaments were distributed in just the last 10 years.

♥ More than 81 million copies of God’s Word were distributed last year.

♥ On average, more than two copies of God’s Word are distributed per second.

♥ Over one million Bibles and New Testaments are distributed every 4 days.

From http://www.gideons.org/AboutUs/WorldwideImpact.aspx

 

Gideons worldwide ministry map

 

Hong Kong Camps

In 1956, the Gideons International founded the Hong Kong Camp.  Since then, the Kowloon Camp, Taipo Camp, Shatin and Sai Kung Camp, Tuen Mun Camp, Hong Kong Island Camp and Yuen Long Camp have been added.  As of August 2014, the cumulative total scriptures distributed in Hong Kong were close to 2 million.

Funds for purchasing Scriptures

• Through personal contributions and bequests from Gideons,
• Through offerings taken at the time of reporting in churches locally and overseas, mail in donations and the Gideon Living Memorial Bible Plan.

Prayer Meeting – Our Source of Strength

 

Scripture Distribution – God’s word in their hands

 

Bibles for Students, God’s word in their hearts

 

Ministry Sharing in Churches

 

 Presenting Bibles to Hotels

 

 

 Leadership Teams

(last update: June 2015) 

 

http://gideons.hk/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&tmpl=component&layout=modal&id=85#

National Team

 

Office	Name	Term Start
National Field Coordinator	Mr Ricky Wai-kit LAM	June 01, 2015
Country Treasurer	Mr Wai-Lim PANG	June 01, 2015
Scripture Coordinator	Mr William Chor-on LI	October 2013
Church Ministry Coordinator	Mr Christopher FL TAN	April 18, 2009
National Membership Coordinator	Dr Albert King Wai WOO	June 01, 2015

 

 

HONG KONG CAMP (ID# I02525)

 

Office	Name	Term Start
Camp President	Mr. John MERRIMAN	November 12, 2015
Camp Vice President	Mr.Stephen CHAN Shek-lam	November 12, 2015
Camp Secretary	Mr. Ricky Wai-Kit LAM	November 12, 2015
Camp Treasurer	Mr. Ricky Wai-kit LAM	May 1, 2011
Camp Chaplain	Mr. Chandru SHAMDASANI	November 12, 2015
Church Ministry Chairman	Mr John MERRIMAN	June 1, 2013
Youth Testament Secretary	Mr Stephen Shek-lam CHAN	June 6, 2009

                              

HONG KONG ISLAND CAMP (ID# I02526)

 

Office	Name	Term Start
Camp President	Mr Tony Yong ZHANG	June 01, 2013
Camp Vice President	Mr Simson Nai Hong LI	June 01, 2013
Camp Treasurer	Mr Simson Nai Hong LI	June 01, 2015
Camp Secretary	Mr Edmund KW CHIANG	June 01, 2014
Church Ministry Chairman	Mr Tony Yong ZHANG	June 01, 2014

 

KOWLOON CAMP (ID# I02530)

 

Office	Name	Term Start
Camp President	Mr Wai-Cheung CHAN	May ​1​6, 201​5​
Camp Vice President	Dr Albert King Wai WOO	May ​1​6​, 201​5​
Camp Secretary	Mr Peter Cheuk-Wing HUI	May ​1​6​, 201​5​
Camp Treasurer	Mr Wai Lim PANG	May ​1​6​, 201​5​
Camp Chaplain	Dr Albert King Wai WOO	May ​1​6​, 201​5​
Camp Ministry Chairman	Mr Peter Cheuk-Wing HUI	May ​1​6​, 201​5​
Camp Scripture Chairman	Dr Albert King Wai WOO	May ​1​6​, 201​5​

        

SHA-TIN CAMP (ID# I02540)

 

Office	Name	Term Start
Camp President	Mr Christopher FL TAN	May 24, 2014
Camp Vice President	Prof. P.C. WONG	June 01, 2015
Camp Secretary	Mr Patrick CW LAM	June 01, 2015
Camp Treasurer	Mr Casey TN AU	May 24, 2014
Camp Chaplain	Mr William Chor-On LI	Aug 25, 2015
Church Ministry Chairman	Mr Christopher FL TAN	October 3, 2011
Camp Scripture Chairman	Mr Patrick CW LAM	May 4, 2013
Membership Chairman	Mr Caesar WS WONG	June 02, 2015
Camp Web-Master	Prof Po Choi WONG	May 24, 2014

 

TAI-PO CAMP (ID# I02575)

 

Office	Name	Term Start
Camp President	Mr Jonathan K S TSANG	November 17, 2015
Camp Vice President	Mr Yim Kai LAM	November 17, 2015
Camp Secretary	Mr Edwin Hing Fai POON	November 17, 2015
Camp Treasurer	Mr Gary Hing-Fai TSE	November 17, 2015
Camp Chaplain	Mr Victor Chi-Sing KWOK	November 17, 2015
Church Ministry Chairman	Mr Jonathan K S TSANG	November 17, 2015
Camp Scripture Chairman	Mr Edwin Hing Fai POON	November 17, 2015

 

TUEN-MUN CAMP (ID# I02580)

  

Office	Name	Term Start
Camp President	Mr Tai Chi LAI	June 01, 2015
Camp Vice President	Mr Wu Ching CHAN	November 19, 2015
Camp Secretary	Mr Ding Pang WONG	November 19, 2015
Camp Treasurer	Mr Wing-Pong POON	October 17, 2007
Camp Chaplain	Mr Yat Yuk TAM	November 19, 2015
Camp Scripture Chairman	Mr Kai Lam CHENG	November 19, 2015

 

YUEN LONG CAMP (ID# I02527)

 

Office	Name	Term Start
Camp President	Mr Richard Pak-Ying LEE	May 01, 2015
Camp Vice President	Mr Caleb CC CHEN	November 18, 2015
Camp Secretary	Mr Raymond CM WONG	November 18, 2015
Camp Treasurer	Mr Raymond CM WONG	November 18, 2015
Camp Chaplain	Mr Richard Pak-Ying LEE	November 18, 2015

Our beliefs are summed up in the following seven statements:

1. We believe in the eternal one and only true God, the Lord of the Universe, Father of Mankind, and He is God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Three Persons in One.

2. We believe Jesus Christ is the visible image of the invisible God; He is God’s only begotten Son; He has all the divine nature that belongs to God, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary to be true Man. He died on the cross to redeem sinful man. He rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where He sits at the right hand of God the Father as the Mediator of the New Testament, as the Head of the Church, and as the High Priest in heaven. He is now interceding for His followers in prayer. He shall reveal Himself in person, descending from heaven to re-establish His Kingdom in order to judge both the living and the dead.

3. We believe in the Holy Spirit at the Third Person of Trinity who descended upon the churches during the Pentecost to unit the followers of Christ in one Body, the Church; He causes people to know their sin; He regenerates in order that all Christians may become victorious and holy.

4. We believe that mankind was created in the image of God but fell into sin and has therefore lost his spiritual life and is deteriorated and fallen because of the power of sin. Man cannot enter God’s Kingdom if he will not be born again. We believe that shed blood of Jesus Christ provides ground for justification; only through saving faith and regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.

5. We believe that both those who believe in Jesus and those who do not will be resurrected; believers to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, unbelievers to judgment and everlasting death in hell. We also believe that heaven and hell are real and everlasting.

6. We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and the complete revelation of God’s power, truth, and life.

7. We believe that the Evil One is a sinner from the beginning, is the ruler who controls this gloomy word, is the evil spirit who works in the rebellious heart, is the root of iniquity, and is the enemy of the righteous.

***The following information is extracted from the Gideons International Website.

Do people ever read the Bibles in their hotel rooms?

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.

Is The Gideons International a denomination or a church?

No. 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.

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 important 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 Savior.
• Endeavor to follow Him in their daily lives.
• Be members in good standing in their Protestant/evangelical churches.
• Have the recommendation of their pastors.

Who is eligible to join The Gideons?

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 Gideons are eligible to join The Gideons International. In addition to meeting our professional and spiritual qualifications, potential Gideons must also be recommended by their pastors.

Can I get Bibles or New Testaments for my church or my personal use?

Our mission is to reach the lost. We do not provide Bibles and New Testaments to individuals, 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.

If you’re searching for a copy of God’s Word for personal use, visit the “Become Christian” section of this website for online resources.

How can schools, hotels, clinics, and hospitals get God’s Word from The Gideons?

The Gideons will supply, free of charge, Bibles for schools, hotels, clinics, and hospitals.  Requests can be sent to via the Bible Online Request Form or email us at contact@gideons.org.hk.

How do I contact The Gideons in Hong Kong?

You may contact The Gideons in Hong Kong by emailing us at contact@gideons.org.hk.