Went to see a movie with the kids yesterday and I saw the trailer for The Chronicles of Narnia movie that will be released December 9. I’m fired up. I put my faith in Christ after watching a movie (The Hiding Place) so I’m passionate about the power of film.

We’re beginning to brainstorm about how we can leverage Narnia at our two theater locations. I think we will buy out several theaters and use it as a major outreach opportunity. We’ll piggy-back off of the movie with a two-part Christmas series (December 11 & 18) that will play off the biblical undertones in the movie. The timing is perfect because one of the sub-plots in the movie is the spell the White Witch casts on Narnia so that it is “always winter and never Christmas.” I love that line!

We’ll start showing the trailer in November and encourage NCCers to invite friends. For what it’s worth, we believe that church is a tag-team sport. When people come to church they tag me and say “go for it–share what God has put on your heart.” When they leave we tag them and say “go for it–share your faith with your friends.” We’re always trying to find ways to help NCCers invite their friends. I think Narnia is alot like The Passion. It’s a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Sometimes I think the church is too quick to criticize. We’re known for what we’re against. I’d rather be known for what we’re for. I think this is a great opportunity to capitalize on a great movie with a great message.