Last Friday, “The Return of the Daughters” made its San Antonio premiere before an audience of more than 1200 at the Lila Cockrell theater as part of the 2007 SA Independent Christian Film Festival. This timely, controversial, and vision-casting film about the importance of biblical womanhood and the Christian household, won hearts and impressed many, including previous skeptics, with its gracious, encouraging, and biblical presentation.

From the rolling of the credits on Friday night, to the present, we have received a barrage of testimonies and reports from those who attended the film and found it convicting, encouraging, and sometimes, life-transforming. The following excerpt is one example of many. It came in a letter sent to NCFIC Director, Scott Brown by a dear brother who helps to lead an important national Christian ministry:

“I was so honored to have met you and the rest of the godly brothers who were at the film festival. I cannot adequately express how moved and impacted I was by the genuineness, sincerity, and godly dedication I witnessed. The young people were especially impressive. I was conversing with teenagers who were more mature and grounded than many men I know. This is such a testimony to the effectiveness of your wonderful ministry, and the richness of the vision that God has given you and the leaders of Vision Forum. How honored I was to have witnessed these wonderful things. The timing could not have been better...

Brother, the things you have shared with me about your ministry’s vision, resonate with the convictions I have held for years. I always felt myself to be somewhat of an odd-ball amidst friends and fellow pastors, due to my perspective regarding church matters and family life. When I watched “Return of The Daughters,” I wept through most of it. I have since watched it with my wife, and then again with my daughters, and in each case, I could not hold back the tears. I am always deeply moved by things that I know are pleasing to the Lord.

I truly wish that I had encountered Vision Forum before now. What an incredible ministry! I look forward to learning more about your biblical views and helpful resources. If there is anything you can do to point me in the right direction, I would truly appreciate it. Perhaps you can tell me which resources would give me the best understanding of your ministry’s foundational principles. I am eager to place an order! I am so glad that I got your CD series. I started listening to the first message this morning, and have already been very encouraged...”