John Gowan first appeared as an actor and singer in various productions on the first TV station in Ecuador, HCJB's La Ventana de los Andes. Upon graduating from Biola College (now Biola University) in communications and theater, he studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California. He then taught theater at Westmont College where he directed numerous stage productions, including his own adaptation of Shelley's Frankenstein. Upon joining the television department of missionary broadcaster HCJB Global, John directed and edited various television series while teachin...