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Movie Review and Giveaway: Church People

Church People is a Christian comedy about the absurdity of the commercialized, fame-fueled megachurch phenomenon vs. the simplicity of the gospel message. A youth pastor of a megachurch realizes that his popularity is choking his passion and that creativity can turn into craziness if not careful. Guy Sides (Thor Ramsey) is a beloved youth pastor who has a big heart for evangelism and for reaching kids with the gospel. However, along the way, his speaking tour managed by his money-driven agent (Donald Faison) turns into a circus show and he becomes known as the "Beach Ball Guy". As Guy tries to get back to his youth ministry at Sand Hills Neighborhood Church, he finds himself in conflict with Pastor Skip Finney regarding an outlandish idea for the church's upcoming Good Friday service. Guy and Carla (Erin Cahill), Pastor Skip's daughter, team up to stop Pastor Skip's madness (in spite of his right motives). Is the gospel enough? Or do we need gimmicks? Are Christ's death and resurrection enough? Or do we need to make them more dramatic in order to attract people to hear the lifesaving, life-transforming message of our Savior? These are questions being explored in the movie. 

Sadly, in reality, some churches have become performance-driven churches that care more about the growing number of attendants and/or the money-making book sales than about preaching the gospel and glorifying Jesus. They lose sight of what really matters. Church People will help you reflect on what truly matters (Jesus and His gospel). Church People is not only funny and entertaining but also touching and meaningful. The crucifixion message is a great reminder for us all to live self-crucified, sin-crucified lives. The film also touches on love, grace, faith, and forgiveness. I laughed out loud, and I got teary-eyed. Wonderful cast and crew. You will meet some memorable characters such as Chad (Stephen Baldwin), Blaise (Clancy MacCartney), and Tino (Joey Fatone). Check out this light-hearted & warm-hearted film! It's now available on DVD and Digital.

Giveaway: You can enter for a chance to win a DVD of Church People. Note: This giveaway is limited to US winners only.

To Enter: Please leave a comment here which church you attend or if you don't attend a church, which DVD you have last watched. Please also include your email address.

Deadline: February 19th at midnight Pacific time

~Many thanks to Collide Distribution for providing a screening for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and not influenced by monetary compensation. I will be receiving a free copy of this DVD in exchange for my review.

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