A movie event can attract new and old members of your church for a night of fun and worship. This is an opportunity for your organization to self-promote and provide information about your church in an approachable way to potential new members. It is important to keep in mind that prospective members might be intimidated by a church service or … Read More
What do you remember most about your teenage years? Chances are, awkward feelings bubble up to the surface as you recall struggling with self-esteem, establishing an identity, making friends, and living up to the expectations of parents and elders. Teenagers today face similar challenges, yet their struggles are compounded by the pervasiveness of social media, the internet, and a comparison … Read More
Serving others is more important than it’s ever been. We have a tendency to approach it as an obligation, instead of an opportunity to reflect the servant heart of Jesus. Pastor Ken Murphy had one of the most exciting weekends a pastor can have after his church viewed the Erwin Brothers‘ movie, Woodlawn. That momentous weekend, 256 individuals made the … Read More
Hosting a movie event provides your congregation with the opportunity to invite friends, family, and people who would not typically come to church. As an outreach event, a movie event allows those in your community to get to know you and enables you to expel any potential preconceived ideas about Christians and the church. In a previous post, we wrote … Read More
One of the most powerful ways to share a message with an audience is through film. Using film to tell a story creates an emotional connection and inspires people to take action. People are captivated by a good story and they love watching movies. So why wouldn’t we use these tools to spread the message of the Gospel? A Movie … Read More
Have you heard the powerful stories that have been shared as a result of the blockbuster film, I Can Only Imagine? Stories of forgiveness, healing, and redemption have poured in since the Erwin Brothers film made its’ box office debut in 2018. Reaching thousands and selling out theaters across the country, I Can Only Imagine tells a story that captivated audiences … Read More
In the movie, The Father of the Bride, Steve Martin tells his daughter, Annie, that she should put her jacket on because it’s cold outside. She completely ignores her father’s suggestion, but when her fiancé gives her the exact same advice, she quickly grabs her jacket. Sometimes pastoring feels a lot like Steve Martin did at that moment. Can you … Read More
Serving others is more important than it’s ever been. We have a tendency to approach it as an obligation, instead of an opportunity to reflect the servant heart of Jesus. Pastor Ken Murphy had one of the most exciting weekends a pastor can have after his church viewed the Erwin Brothers‘ movie, Woodlawn. That momentous weekend, 256 individuals made … Read More
