Faith & Film: A Guidebook for Leaders
Book, 2007, 272 pp
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Growing numbers of church leaders are discovering that many films are able to impact viewers with gospel truths almost as well as a good sermon. Former pastor and longtime reviewer of films, McNulty offers this insightful guide to help church leaders enter into dialogue with contemporary films.
McNulty carefully crafts a theology of movies and then provides practical suggestions for creating and leading movie discussions with groups. In addition, he provides people from all across the theological spectrum with a framework to understand whether the overall message of a film outweighs concerns over profanity, violence, or sex in the film.
He concludes by introducing 27 films and including provocative questions about each that will prepare leaders to assemble and facilitate a group. Popular films explored include:
McNulty carefully crafts a theology of movies and then provides practical suggestions for creating and leading movie discussions with groups. In addition, he provides people from all across the theological spectrum with a framework to understand whether the overall message of a film outweighs concerns over profanity, violence, or sex in the film.
He concludes by introducing 27 films and including provocative questions about each that will prepare leaders to assemble and facilitate a group. Popular films explored include:
- The Color Purple
- Hotel Rwanda
- The Matrix
- O Brother, Where Art Thou?
- Shawshank Redemption
Type | |
Genre | Handbook/Guide |
Topic | Navigating Popular Culture |
Audience | Adults, Leaders, Youth |
Language | English |
Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press |
ISBN | 9780664229504 |
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