Rayford Steele is one of the main characters in "The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession" by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. Steele is a former Air Force pilot turned commercial pilot for Pan-Continental Airlines.
Steele was raised to go to church and try to live a good life. However, Steele had never truly accepted Jesus as his savior. A big turning point for Steele is the Rapture. After the event, which occurred while Steele was in flight, Steele realizes that his family is gone, proving that his wife's beliefs about being "called home" by Jesus were true. Steele seeks refuge with Bruce Barnes, and together, the doubting men become saved. As a result, Barnes, Steele, Williams and Chloe form the Tribulation Force.
