When God writes the Script

Derick’s lifelong dream was to make movies and to become famous and wealthy. From a young age he was intrigued with the film industry, but more so the fortunes that could come with it. Entering college at SFA, Derick’s goal was to turn his Film degree into cash so that he could bring security and happiness to his family. Then Derick met Jesus.

       You have met Derick before in our letters. He’s a model Cru student. He met the Lord early in college, went with us to Ethiopia two years ago, shared his faith on campus, lead Bible studies, and discipled younger students. He is a stud who we are most proud of for how he has chosen to walk with the Lord. It’s been a year now since he graduated.

       After graduating, Derick surrendered his dream of making movies to the Lord and began to pursue full time ministry. During that process, in an ironic and sweet gesture of the Lord, God opened up the doors of opportunity for Derick to enter the movie industry. Derick gladly followed the Lord in this area, ready to live out his dream. But this time, not for the purpose of fame and riches, but so Derick could glorify the Lord in sharing the Gospel in the film industry.

       Derick began a friendship with a man who funds films, and this man hired Derick to write a movie script based on a sports coach. After Derick spent several month’s writing, and completing the script the “higher ups” loved it so much that they not only accepted it, but hired Derick on to direct the movie! The Lord has now put Derick in a place where he can make an impact for the Gospel not only with the people he works with, but the lives of the countless people he will share his films with. What a wonderful opportunity for the Gospel to go forth with such wide spread potential.

       We are excited for Derick professionally, of course. But more-so we are thrilled that the Lord allowed us to invest in his life. It’s so fun seeing him walk with the Lord. Thanks be to God who has allowed our ministry at SFA to impact the film industry. Thank you so much for partnering with us, so that we could invest in students like Derick, and in turn see him invest in the lives of many.