By Jael Tang

For Gary and Gwen, the key to effective ministry lies in building long-lasting relationships. When they first started praying about cross-cultural ministry, they made a commitment that wherever they were sent, they would stay for ten years. The couple, initially reluctant about the move to Guam, have now called the little island in the Pacific home for the last 23 years.

Gary did not grow up in a Christian home—his first experience with church involved people inviting him over to dinner. Years later, after various experiences with missions trips, he finally answered the call to ministry and started attending Alberta Bible Institute (now known as Gardner College) where he met Gwen.