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PILGRIM TRACT SOCIETY
Serving • Caring • Reaching Out
PILGRIM TRACT SOCIETY
Our Founders
Dr. Samuel & Mary Daniel
Dr. Samuel Daniel, a turbine engineer deeply committed to his Christian faith, began producing and distributing Christian tracts to share biblical teaching. One of his early tracts used the story of a performing python to illustrate how something that may initially appear harmless can become destructive. The response to this tract encouraged him to continue the work, leading to the beginning of the Pilgrim Tract Society (PTS)
Mary Daniel resigned from her government position to join the work, contributing to the administration and women's ministry.
Together, they laid the foundation for a ministry that grew from Christian literature into a wider work involving theological education, children's care, leadership development, medical outreach and practical service.
Our Leaders
Dr. Mano Daniel
President & General Director
Dr. Mano Daniel, son of Dr. Samuel Daniel, succeeded his father in 1999. He is a theologian and administrator with training in theology and nonprofit management.
He has served in youth ministry and lay leadership in Chennai and later worked with the United Christian Fellowship International in Alabama. Under his leadership, PTS expanded its literature work and developed additional social ministry areas, including care for children and medical outreach.
Dr. Sheila Bharathan
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Sheila Bharathan is a medical physician who joined PTS as Chief Executive Officer. She has international experience in HIV and AIDS-related work and has been involved in medical ministry, children's care and education of clergy.
Her work has contributed to the development of programs supporting medical outreach, orphan care and the It's a Girl Project.
Ms. Rathini Daniel
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Rathini Daniel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication and a Master’s degree in Business Management.
She is also pursuing an M.Div. in Nonprofit Administration and Leadership at Moody Bible Institute.
She assists with the overall administration of FPTL, with a special focus on communication, social media, publishing and public outreach.
