Academy Faculty

Stephen Kendrick

Writer & Producer

Stephen Kendrick has worked with his brother Alex to produce numerous feature length films, including Courageous, which was released in theatres in 2011. Courageous, a film dealing with the important themes of honor and fatherhood, grossed more than 34 million at the box office. Their previous films include Flywheel (2003), Facing the Giants (2006) and Fireproof (2008), which was the top independent film of 2008. Stephen works as the producer, co-writer, and special effects supervisor on their films, while his brother Alex works as the director, co-writer, and actor. Stephen also serves as Associate Pastor for Sherwood Baptist Church and lives with his wife and children in Albany, Georgia.