Ziad Srouji was born in a nominal Christian home in the northern region of Galilee, called Haifa. At the age of one, his family moved to Lebanon. He grew up in the suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. He was then forced to leave Lebanon at the age of 15 because of the tragic civil war that devastated the land.

A few months later in America, he had a powerful encounter with the risen Messiah who bathed him with the Father's heart of love. His encounter with the living Christ saved him, delivered him from demonic oppression, healed his physical body, and baptized him in the power of the Holy Spirit.

He is presently the senior pastor of The Gate International reaching nations. He is married to his wife Najat and a father of a daughter and a son.  Since his spiritual rebirth, Ziad has a heart for the loss, those who are bound in hopelessness. He ministers God's infallible truth and brings Christ's life, hope, and peace to all. He often moves in different gifts Beside making disciples of all and exercising pastoral gifts, he carries a strong evangelistic anointing and worship. He is one of many voices that are calling forth all nations to return to the worship of the One True God.