Pastor Gideon founded the Church of Zion in 1982. Having graduated with a B.Ed. from Simon Fraser University and a M.Ed. from University of British Columbia, Gideon then attained a M.Div. and Th.M. from Regent College in Vancouver, B.C., and a doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1983. Gideon currently chairs the Agape Renewal Fellowship of Chinese churches in Vancouver, B.C. and is on the Executive Committee of the Vancouver Pastors’ Prayer Fellowship. Traveling internationally in close affiliation with Watchmen for the Nations, Gideon and May have a father and mother's heart for many who are in ministry and are well connected with different churches in various nations. May has led worship and prayer at national and international Christian gatherings. Both Gideon and May share a deep desire to strengthen oneness within the body of Christ.