'Courageous' Movie Sparks His and Her Benchmark Books

'The Resolution for Men' and 'The Resolution for Women'
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KEY IDEAS:
- The Resolution for Men outlines God's high call to men -- particularly fathers -- in Sherwood Pictures new film, COURAGEOUS.

- The Resolution for Women, by nationally known author/speaker Priscilla Shirer, helps women identify life's essentials, embrace challenges, and look for God's purpose in each one.

Contact: Monique Sondag, 214-536-4319, Monique@Lovell-Fairchild.com 

NASHVILLE, June 29, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Resolution for Men and The Resolution for Women, two exciting new books -- both linked to the film COURAGEOUS from Sherwood Pictures, the makers of FIREPROOF -- call men and women everywhere to boldly and publicly commit to God's plan for them.

Pastors, filmmakers, and brothers Stephen and Alex Kendrick, who co-wrote COURAGEOUS, authored The Resolution for Men; nationally known speaker and Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer penned The Resolution for Women. And like the film, The Resolution books call on Christians to take a bold stand.

"The call to commitment in both Resolution books, is not for the faint of heart," Stephen Kendrick said. "People are dared to leave their comfort zones, work through hidden issues, and make strategic sacrifices for family and faith."

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The movie COURAGEOUS tells the story of four men -- friends serving together as sheriff's deputies -- who wonder if they are doing as good a job at home as they are patrolling the streets. When a tragedy strikes it forces them to examine their lives and leads them to create and sign a resolution to be the fathers and husbands God calls them to be. (COURAGEOUS premieres Sept. 30 with tickets on sale now through all major online ticket sites.) In The Resolution for Men 12 statements beginning with "I will . . ." outline the biblical call for men to fill the roles that protect every family and society. Who should read it? The Resolution applies to every man wanting to prepare for life's many roles -- leader, citizen, husband, father, individual -- regardless of age or stage.

"Married or not, with children or not, a man can choose in his life to firmly grip God's call to step up to spiritually lead our homes and families," Alex Kendrick said. "Signing the resolution is easy -- it takes seconds. The challenge is to live it out, and that takes the rest of our lives."

In The Resolution for Women, Priscilla Shirer, whom Beth Moore calls "quite possibly the most gifted communicator I have ever witnessed," delivers rich biblical insight in her trademark personal, approachable style.

"A defining banner hangs over your life written in the ink of your own choices, and others can read it even if you can't," Priscilla writes. "You're already a woman of resolutions."

But what is it that women resolve? In The Resolution for Women, Priscilla helps readers to determine to discover themselves, what they have, what matters in life . . . and to resolve in every area to discern and live God's best.

"B&H is honored to partner with the Sherwood team to advance COURAGEOUS and its message -- in the U.S. and around the world," Selma Wilson, B&H Publishing Group president, said. "We know COURAGEOUS will significantly affect fathers, mothers, children, and families for decades to come."

About the Authors
Stephen Kendrick is a senior associate pastor of preaching at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga., producer of COURAGEOUS, and co-author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling The Love Dare. Since co-founding Sherwood Pictures in 2003, he has co-written and produced each of its four films. Currently earning a master of divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Stephen lives in Albany with his wife and four children.

Alex Kendrick is associate pastor at Sherwood Baptist. Co-writer and director of COURAGEOUS, Alex co-authored The Love Dare and helped establish Sherwood Pictures. He also directed and co-wrote FLYWHEEL, FACING THE GIANTS and FIREPROOF, playing the lead male role in the first two and in COURAGEOUS. Alex lives in Albany with his wife and six children.

Priscilla Shirer is a Bible teacher and conference speaker with a master's degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. The author of many popular books, including Life Interrupted, and daughter of pastor/author Tony Evans, Priscilla is married to Jerry, with whom she founded Going Beyond Ministries. The Shirers have three sons and live in Dallas.

About B&H Publishing Group
As a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, B&H Publishing Group offers sought-after books, Bibles, church supplies, and multimedia products. B&H is a major publisher of Christian living, fiction, youth, history, academic, reference, and electronic products. The company's stable of bestselling authors includes Beth Moore, Gary Chapman, Henry Blackaby, Candace Cameron Bure and Oliver North.

The Resolution for Men and The Resolution for Women are available now for advance purchase at a list price of $14.99 and available nationwide Sept. 1, 2011.

To learn more:
The Resolution for Men www.BHPublishingGroup.com
The Resolution for Women www.BHPublishingGroup.com
www.IamCourageous.com

And visit www.Lovell-Fairchild.com/pressroom for:
- COURAGEOUS the movie press material
- Stephen Kendrick Bio
- Alex Kendrick Bio
- Priscilla Shirer Bio
- The Resolution for Men and Women Fact Sheet
- Q&A with Alex and Stephen Kendrick
- Q&A with Priscilla Shirer

For interviews, contact: Monique Sondag Monique@Lovell-Fairchild.com 214-536-4319