Allan McGuirl spent fourteen years in the business world before becoming a Pastor for ten more years. For over three decades since, he has served as a missionary, first with Global Recordings Network and then as co-founder and International Director of Galcom International. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the NRB International Individual Achievement Award in 2010 and the Santidad Excelencia Eficiencia (Godly Excellence and Efficiency) from COICOM in 2004. His innovative techniques, godly leadership and heart to reach the world with the life-changing Gospel by radio have taken him around the world. Almost one million Galcom radios have been placed in over 140 countries with incredible results.

Allan is a sought after speaker at churches and conferences. He lives with his wife, Florrie, in Hamilton, Ontario where he continues to promote the Galcom ministry as Founder and International Director Emeritus.