Israel OdewaleThe author, Israel Oladipupo Odewale was born in Gbongan, in Osun State of Nigeria. According to him, he was given strict religious upbringing by his parents who were ministers in the Anglican Communion. His father wanted him to go into the ministry fter his university education but he chose to go into teaching. After a brief stay in teaching he proceeded to join the Nigerian army where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. It was there he became a born-again Christian. He recalls that his time in the army was the best period of his life as he experienced the Lord first-hand and was able to touch many lives for Him. Although he faced much persecution, he could not be intimidated. After his retirement from the Nigerian Army, he came to Britain where he established a church in London called 'Narrow Way Christian Fellowship' which he now co-pastor with his wife, Mrs Francisca Olajumoke Odewale. They are blessed with children and grand-children. Read More Read Less