A graduate of Auburn Academy in Washington and of what is now Walla Walla University in College Place, Washington, Gordon began his work for the Seventh-day Adventist Church with pastoral ministry in Oregon and Washington state, as well as service as a Bible teacher at both Upper Columbia Academy and Milo Adventist Academy.
A graduate of Auburn Academy in Washington and Walla Walla University in College Place, Gordon embarked on a career with the Seventh-day Adventist Church through pastoral duties in Oregon and Washington state, as well as teaching roles at both Upper Columbia Academy and Milo Adventist Academy.