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. Alex directed and cowrote 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. Alex is an executive producer, cowriter, and plays the role of Shawn in Lifemark, which opened in theaters in September 2022. Their newest film, The Forge, was released by Sony Pictures on August 23, 2024.

Alex cowrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed on Fox & Friends, CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. Alex and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, GA, with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.