June 24, 2006
You have heard about “Daniel in the Lion’s Den.” Well, there is a modern Daniel who has entered a different kind of lion’s den to preach the gospel in the Middle East. Daniel Ford, a member of the Reidland Church of Christ in Paducah, Kentucky, supports himself by tuning pianos, as Paul supported himself by making tents. Once or twice a year, Dan travels to India and/or the Middle East, at his own expense, to teach in preacher-training schools and to proclaim the Good News in gospel meetings.
Earlier this year, Daniel wrote, “I have just returned from xxxx, and things went very well. We met with and taught 45 people at xxxxxx. They were so excited to hear teaching that emphasizes the Word of God.
Many good things will come from this meeting in xxxxxx. One brother has agreed to meet on Sundays in his home, and there are about 25 who will come for study.
“We had a really remarkable night a few weeks back. Twenty-three people obeyed the gospel.”
In another major city in the heart of Islam, Dan wrote, “I’ve been posting WEI notices around the city on my early morning walks. I walk five plus miles each time—before daylight, between 5:00 and 6:30. I hope we get some response.
“I’ve met a Christian fellow from XXXXX. He is working in professional circles, and I am talking to him about WEI. Hopefully, he will catch the vision of what is possible and help get the word out so we can enroll students.
“This is a very slow process. There are so many obstacles and cautions.” But, praise God, there have been 40 immersions so far.
