Flyer - Facing The Giants

Movies as Ministry
In recent years, movies have become effective ministry tools. From the use of clips as
sermon illustrations to utilizing movies with spiritual underpinnings for evangelism or
spiritual encouragement, movies are a relevant way to meet people where they are … at the
Cineplex.
Films like The Passion of the Christ, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The End of the Spear
have brought biblical themes—and Christian audiences—to movie theatres.
A Movie Produced by a Church . . .
for the Church!
“As a church, we have
prayed for windows
of opportunity to
encourage families. God
has opened the door for
us through movies to
Hollywood studios review thousands of scripts written by professional screenwriters each
year, but only 250 ever make it to the big screen. Facing the Giants was written by a pair
of associate pastors and produced by their church in Georgia as a creative venture to reach
the world for Christ.
impact people we would
When seasoned execs from Sony Pictures and Provident Films saw Facing the Giants, they
knew they had a winner! Interweaving biblical truths, humor, and football action, this movie
presents the Christian faith in a realistic—and positive—way. Facing the Giants is a feelgreat family movie that will have audiences cheering the football action … and the impact of
God on the lives of the coaches and players.
or have any influence
Your Game Plan
Facing the Giants released to theaters across America in September 2006. To date, the
movie has touched the hearts of more than 1 million people. Now, families can bring home
the big-game excitement of this heartwarming story of faith, family, and football — the feelgood hit of the season!
• Honoring God with all that you do
• Trusting and loving God with your whole life
• Living with an eternal purpose
While this may be the most wholesome movie released by Hollywood this year, Facing
the Giants actually earned a PG rating! Religious themes are thought to warrant parental
guidance!
We Hope You and Your Church Will …
• Promote the “PreBuy the DVD” before January 30, 2007 promotion, which includes
not ordinarily contact
in their lives. We
believe that Facing the
Giants is an exciting
alternative for families
looking for wholesome,
moral, values-based
entertainment.”
Michael C. Catt
Senior Pastor,
Sherwood Baptist Church
a FREE copy of the Facing The Giants motion picture CD soundtrack with purchase while
supplies last.
• Utilize free online resources including the Bible Study Discussion Guide, the movie’s
trailer, free artwork, bulletin inserts, email invitations, and more at www.FacingtheGiants.
com/Resources.
• Spread the word by telling other ministry leaders, school principals, coaches, and others
in your circle. Show the movie trailer (which emphasizes God’s Word) at your church, and
put information about the movie on your website or in your bulletins and newsletters.
This is a movie the members of your church will love.
It’s time for movies with a purpose.
It’s time for Facing the Giants!
www.FacingTheGiants.com
Pastor Flyer
“ A great movie . . . every family in America should see it!”
—Dan Reeves, NFL Coaching Great
NEVER GIVE UP.
NEVER back down.
NEVER lose faith.
...With God, all things
are possible...
DESTINATION FILMS, SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS AND SHERWOOD PICTURES PRESENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH PROVIDENT FILMS AND CARMEL ENTERTAINMENT A KENDRICK BROTHERS PRODUCTION “FACING THE GIANTS”
PRODUCTION
DIRECTOR OF
ASSOCIATE
EXECUTIVE
music
COSTUME
EDITED
by MARK WILLARD DESIGNER TERRI CATT BY ALEX KENDRICK DESIGNER CHERIE VANCLEAVE PHOTOGRAPHY BOB SCOTT PRODUCERS TRACY GOODE BRAD WESTON PRODUCERS MICHAEL C. CATT JIM MCBRIDE TERRY HEMMINGS
DIRECTED
PRODUCED
STORY AND
BY ALEX KENDRICK
BY STEPHEN KENDRICK ALEX KENDRICK DAVID NIXON SCREENPLAY BY ALEX AND STEPHEN KENDRICK
www.FacingTheGiants.com
AVAILABLE ON DVD
JANUARY 30, 2007
DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SONY PICTURES RELEASING
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