A pastor’s calling reaches far beyond Sunday morning sermons. These movies explore the faith, sacrifice, and perseverance it takes to shepherd a congregation, serve others, and follow God’s direction. From inspiring true stories to heartfelt dramas, these movies offer a closer look at the joys and challenges of life in ministry.
Beyond Sunday Morning: 10 Movies That Show a Pastor’s Calling
ALL SAINTS
ALL SAINTS is a powerful story that’s very heartrending and entertaining. Pastor Michael is on fire for God. When a group of Burmese Karen Anglican refugees show up at his church, his heart goes out to them. Praying about how to feed…
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JESUS REVOLUTION
JESUS REVOLUTION is an accurate, compressed portrait of the hippies and Vietnam War protestors who find Jesus because God calls several Christians to tell them about Jesus Christ. The plot is propelled by a love story between an impoverished young man, Greg…
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THE SECOND CHANCE
THE SECOND CHANCE stars popular Christian singer Michael W. Smith, who plays Ethan Jenkins, the son of a successful televangelist, Jeremiah Jenkins, who heads a large suburban church called The Rock. Ethan’s father sends him to work at the inner city church…
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A CARPENTER’S PRAYER
A CARPENTER’S PRAYER tells an inspiring true story of faith and redemption. The story takes place in rural Michigan in 1973. Doyle Clark, the local pastor, pursues God’s call in his life. However, he struggles to make ends meet, and the hope…
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DO YOU BELIEVE?
DO YOU BELIEVE? is a powerful movie from the studio that brought you GOD’S NOT DEAD. It follows 12 people through their individual struggles with faith, trial, pain, and loss. It begins with one man on the street who asks a pastor…
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THE GRACE CARD
THE GRACE CARD is about a policeman whose 5-year-old son got hit by an escaping drug dealer. Mac blames himself for forcing his son to ride the bike. He takes out his anger on his wife and his older son. Not only…
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GOD’S NOT DEAD: A LIGHT IN DARKNESS
In GOD’S NOT DEAD: A LIGHT IN DARKNESS, Pastor Dave finds him and his church at the center of more controversy. When an explosion at his church results in the death of his co-pastor, the leaders of the school surrounding the church…
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