A church documentary with a 10/10 rating? Either divine intervention or one very dedicated congregation.
This documentary chronicles the journey of Christ Community Church, a thriving multisite church in Chicagoland, founded by Pastor Jim Nicodem and his wife, Sue. From its humble beginnings to its growth into a dynamic community of faith, the film explores the church’s foundation, history, and core values that have shaped its mission. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal stories, this documentary highlights the impact of Christ Community Church on its members, its surrounding communities, and its vision for the future.
Production
Forty years of archival footage spanning mullets to modern worship
Writing
Personal testimonies that actually feel personal, not performative
Director
H.R. Sweat
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'multisite church' model exploded in American evangelicalism during the 2000s-2010s; this film documents one Midwestern case study of that seismic shift.
Director H.R. Sweat appears to have made exclusively church documentaries—this is either extreme niche specialization or the most specific filmography on IMDb.
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