Temeko Richardson, a seasoned Executive Producer, Director, and Writer, is known for her inspirational films that combine business acumen with artistic vision, earning her eight awards. Her latest film is "At the Cross."
Temeko Richardson, a seasoned Executive Producer, Director, and Writer, is known for her inspirational films that combine business acumen with artistic vision, earning her eight awards. Her latest film, "At the Cross," explores thought-provoking topics often overlooked in traditional Church settings, and resonates with youth and contemporary culture. This film skillfully captures the essence of youth and contemporary culture while fearlessly exploring issues that many pastors and religious leaders avoid.
01:39 - Introducing Temeko Richardson
03:23 - At the Cross - story based on uncomfortable conversations that church people have to have with the unchurched & seeking
03:43 - feeling resistance in telling these stories
03:56 - feature film that focuses the audience through the lens of a pastor in dilemmas with his congregation and community
04:22 - like youth who astray, people who don't know what church is about, feeling judged, marginalized
04:48 - focus on not being so relevant that God's kingdom is not kept in mind
04:58 - lessons on the times like women in leadership, succession planning, and calling
05:39 - Movie short - male mental health wellness - challenges of upholding "I'm OK" called "I am Him"
07:20 - Inspiration of characters of "At the Cross"
07:26 - The characters and stories are real
08:58 - Traditional vs Modern Day Church
09:16 - Pandemic heightened the sense of loss of popularity and will to attend church
09:38 - Church was very important to get through adversity
09:54 - Traditional church: Fellowship and gathering
10:24 - Modern day church : less about relating to people in their Christian walk and more about relating to people where they are in the secular world
10:58 - leaders tend to want to focus on popularity over purpose-filled walk
11:44 - a changing of the guard in leadership
11:53 - Focus of 60-80 year-olds
12:24 - Focus of 30-60 year-olds
13:02 - The focus still has to be on the kingdom
14:15 - Don't let culture take over
15:45 - Embracing different types of people in the church
15:54 - Bring the church outside to the community
16:46 - What do people in the church think
16:59 - More and more groups feel marginalized by the traditional church
17:38 - Do we really mean, "come as you are?"
17:50 - Leaders have to recognize that everyone, including themselves, are or have been broken
18:20 - We need to show God's love and forgiveness for all sins
18:45 - Be less judgmental
18:51 - Today's youth are different and influenced by the culture
19:41 - What should the church do? Don't judge people who are not part of the traditional model.
19:56 - The role of entertainment in the church
20:26 - Social media has killed people's focus
20:53 - People want to be entertained
21:03 - Praise and worship...
