The Book of Joshua
Presenter Status
Professor of Documentary Film; Department Chair, Visual Arts, Communication & Design
Presentation Type
Film Presentation
Location
Buller Hall, Newbold Auditorium
Start Date
24-5-2019 4:35 PM
Presentation Abstract
With the majority of North American churches in decline, the role of the local church pastor is as difficult as it has ever been. Clergy suffer from obesity, hypertension and depression at rates higher than the average American, and turnover is high. This film follows the struggle of a millennial pastor leading a small church district in an economically depressed city in the South, while exploring a handful of leaders who have managed to turn around their dying churches.
Biographical Sketch
Paul completed his MFA from the American University in Washington, DC where he also served as a graduate fellow in the Center for Social Media through a grant from the Ford Foundation. He has worked on numerous independent and commercial film projects, and was the senior producer for one of the most advanced production facilities in Southern California. He is the founder of a unique undergraduate documentary film program which combines the best of the fine arts and photography traditions with the emerging documentary film movement. Currently, Paul serves as the chair of the Department of Visual Art, Communication & Design at Andrews University. (Bio adapted from Academia.edu).
The Book of Joshua
Buller Hall, Newbold Auditorium
With the majority of North American churches in decline, the role of the local church pastor is as difficult as it has ever been. Clergy suffer from obesity, hypertension and depression at rates higher than the average American, and turnover is high. This film follows the struggle of a millennial pastor leading a small church district in an economically depressed city in the South, while exploring a handful of leaders who have managed to turn around their dying churches.