Alex Kendrick

Alex Kendrick has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Stephen and Shannon. Kendrick directed and co-wrote the movies "Overcomer," "War Room," "Courageous," "Fireproof," "Facing The Giants," and "Flywheel." In 2021, the Kendrick Brothers released two films: "Courageous Legacy," and "Show Me The Father," their first feature-length documentary, for which he served as an executive producer and writer. Kendrick is an executive producer, co-writer, and plays the role of Shawn in Lifemark, which opened in theaters in September 2022. Their newest film, The Forge, is scheduled for a theatrical release by Sony Pictures on August 23, 2024. Kendrick co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books "The Love Dare," "The Resolution for Men," and "The Battle Plan for Prayer."

In 2002, Kendrick founded Sherwood Pictures with the blessing of senior pastor Michael Catt, and began production on their first movie "Flywheel" with his brother Stephen. Kendrick wrote, directed, produced, and acted in the film with the help of 60 church volunteers. The DVD went on to sell over a million copies. After an overwhelming response, he partnered with his brother again to write and produce "Facing The Giants." Kendrick once again acted and directed the film, which was picked up and distributed by Provident Films, a branch of Sony Pictures.

Kendrick has been a featured speaker at marriage, filmmaking, and men’s conferences across the US, including five national simulcasts. He has spoken at churches, universities, film-festivals, and numerous seminars in America, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Puerto Rico.

Kendrick has been interviewed by Good Morning America, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, Fox News, CNN, Dr. Phil, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and a host of other television, radio, and print outlets. Kendrick graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor degree in Communications. He also attended Bryan College in Dayton, TN, and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for additional study. He served on the ministerial staff at Sherwood Baptist in Albany, Georgia for 15 years and as a college minister at Roswell Street Baptist in Marietta, Ga.

Kendrick and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.