The Kendrick brothers not only devoted themselves to Christian filmmaking, but also maintained their pastoral ministry, serving at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Their films hope to transform the audience from an emotional feeling about the film's story to a life-renewing dynamic based on biblical principles. Through this ministry of Sherwood Pictures of Sherwood Baptist Church, they produced the 2003 "flywheel", "Facing the Giant" in 2006, "Facing the Giant" " won $10 million at the box office, and 2008's "fireproof", which earned more than 30 million at the box office, became the highest-grossing independent film of the year. The two brothers work closely together. Alex directed and acted in every film; Stephen was involved in art and production. They convey the message of fearing God through film. Survey feedback shows that churches are optimistic about using film as a ministry path.
For Alex Kendrick, a pastor and a New York Times best-selling author, many of his novels have been translated into 25 different languages. For him, the production of each film takes a year or more to prepare. He will get inspiration from the process of prayer and seeking God, and submit the completed script to the senior pastor and executive pastor of the church for review. Then study and pray about each scenario together. In this spirit of excellence, they spent three months writing the script, and another three months for the pre-shooting work. Most of the cast and staff of the cast come from volunteers from the church, as well as from those who were invited to audition. Actors in the film are all volunteering to perform without being paid, which saves a lot of money for the producers. "The volunteers worked so hard with us that no one thought about when they got off work," Alex said.
Sherwood's film has a low budget, and the film does not have a grand scene, without many sensory gimmicks and suspense, but it makes people laugh and cry in real moving. In "Courage", Adam dances on the grass with his imaginary daughter in his arms, Nathan puts a chastity ring on his daughter, and Javier's wife says to him affectionately: "You have a God who loves you and a friend who cherishes you. , there is a wife who admires you, you are a rich man." All resonated strongly with the audience.
In "Courage," four law enforcement officers, Adam, Nathan, David, and Shane, face a shared challenge and aspire to be a good father, not just a decent father. Keeping the community safe is their official duty, and raising children in a way that honors God requires greater courage. In the film, several main characters draw up a letter of commitment, drafted from the Bible, they take their commitments very seriously, those are not just short-term goals, nor are they making plans for the new year, and soon their enthusiasm wanes And forget. It's a lifelong commitment to keep building the courage and overcoming challenges to fulfill.
Because of his courage, Adam determined to be a good father and took the initiative to repair the estranged relationship with his son.
Because of her courage, Nathan set up a dinner party for her daughter and presented her with a ring to tell her to cherish her purity as a girl.
Because of his courage, David wrote to his long-lost girlfriend, asking to take the responsibility of raising his daughter.
Because of his courage, Javier refused to cheat in exchange for a promotion, but unexpectedly gained the trust of his supervisor and got a promotion.
Because of his courage, Adam is not afraid to expose Shane's malfeasance, but will visit him in prison and promise to look after his children while he is serving his sentence.
Because of her courage, even though Shane made a mistake and fell into prison, she can deeply repent and say sorry, and persuade others not to repeat the same mistakes.
Because of his courage, Nathan went to prison to visit Erick, who was involved in the gang, and taught him to understand the word of God.
Because of their courage, these ordinary law enforcement officers who fight for justice are determined to start from their own families, to establish a character of integrity, and to prevent the spread of violence and evil;
Because of their courage, they called on the church to respond more forcefully and be the brakes to reverse this social moral slide.
Because of their courage, they solemnly declared: As for me and my house, I will serve the LORD. - Book 24:15
Addendum: The Resolution for
Men I swear before God to take responsibility for myself, my wife, and my children. I WILL love them, protect them, serve them, and teach them the Word of God as the spiritual leader of my home . Spiritual leader. I WILL be faithful to my wife, to love and honor her , and be willing to lay down my life for her as Jesus Christ did for me. self, as Christ died for me. I WILL bless my children and teach them to love God with all of their hearts, all of their minds, and all of their strength.
I promise to bless my children and teach them to love God with all their heart, mind, and strength.
I WILL train them to honor authority and live responsibly.
I promise to train them to respect authority and learn to be responsible.
I WILL confront evil
, pursue justice, and love mercy.
I WILL pray for others and treat them with kindness, respect, and compassion
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I WILL work diligently to provide for the needs of my family
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I WILL forgive those who have wronged me and reconcile with those I have wronged.
I promise to forgive those who have wronged me and actively seek reconciliation with those I have wronged. I WILL learn from
my mistakes, repent of my sins, and walk with integrity as a man answerable to God.
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I WILL seek to honor God, be faithful to His church, obey His Word, and do His will
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I WILL courageously work with the strength God provides to fulfill this resolution for the rest of my life and for His glory
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As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. ---Joshua 24:15 As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
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