{"id":29481,"date":"2019-07-24T08:45:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T12:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharefaithblog.wpengine.com\/?p=29481"},"modified":"2019-07-24T11:43:38","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T15:43:38","slug":"how-to-host-a-church-movie-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharefaith.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/how-to-host-a-church-movie-night\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host a Church Movie Night"},"content":{"rendered":"

Increasing church member engagement is one goal that nearly all churches set. How a church goes about this can vary, however. One way we\u2019ve seen success is through hosting a church movie night. Church movie nights are a great and fun way to increase engagement by attracting people of different ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic groups. Everyone loves a good movie!<\/span><\/p>\n

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When hosting a church movie night, it\u2019s important to consider a few key aspects before you show up with your bag of popcorn. There\u2019s some planning involved, but don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ve got you covered!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Choose the Right Movie<\/span><\/h2>\n

From Disney to Christian-based films, movie choices are plentiful. The number one piece of advice we can give you is to make sure it\u2019s a movie that multiple people on your church staff approve of and have seen. There is nothing worse than assuming it\u2019s a church-friendly movie only to be sitting next to your Godly grandmother when an inappropriate scene surfaces. Don\u2019t be that guy. Get the movie approved and have confidence in your choice!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bonus: If you choose a Christian-based movie like <\/span>The Passion of the Christ<\/span><\/i>, be sure to forewarn people of any suggestive material for young children. It\u2019s better to be open and honest about what they are walking into rather than shock them after they are already there.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Purchase the License<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you can cast a movie for all to see, you need to obtain the license for the movie you have chosen. Don\u2019t fret, this is simple. Simply do an internet search containing the name of the movie and \u201cobtain license.\u201d Once you see the link to the production website, click on it and complete the steps it asks you to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019ve chosen <\/span>Finding Nemo<\/span><\/i> for your church movie night. Simply type \u201cobtain Finding Nemo movie license\u201d into your search engine and it will populate a list of results. One of the results will be the production company, which in this case is <\/span>Swank Motion Pictures, Inc<\/span><\/a>. You can then fill out a <\/span>form<\/span><\/a> to request a quote. It is as easy as that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The fees for each license vary by film and production company. Generally, there is not a flat rate for each license. The rate will depend on the size of the facility, the anticipated amount in attendance, and other key factors. On average, the cost ranges between $400-$900 per movie license. If you\u2019re wondering if there is a discount for nonprofits, the answer is typically no.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Promote The Event<\/span><\/h2>\n

Next, it\u2019s time to extend the invitation! One way to promote this event is by putting the information on your <\/span>church website<\/span><\/a>. Your website can host a link where people can sign up. This will make it simple to direct everyone to sign up in one location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can also promote your event by announcing it from the stage, printing it in church flyers, and posting about it on social media. Encourage your church members to share the event\u2019s information so more people have the opportunity to hear about your church movie night!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Host Your Church Movie Night<\/span><\/h2>\n

Finally, it\u2019s the fun part! It\u2019s time to host your church movie night! Before your guests arrive, run through all the logistics to make sure the movie works properly, including the sound. By doing this you can eliminate any hiccups during the actual showing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When people arrive, make sure they know who you are so they can find you if they have any questions. Ensure they also know the location of all exits and bathrooms. After you welcome your guests, encourage people to put away their phones so they can enjoy a fun-filled night of popcorn and a movie!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you need ideas on Christian-based movies, check out our Top 25 <\/span>Christian-Based Movies<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Sharefaith<\/span><\/a> also has many resources available to you that can help make your church event a great experience, so be sure to check out all we have to offer!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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