Media release from Shorter University:
Shorter University is honored to announce that filmmaker, author, and speaker Alex Kendrick will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 President’s Gala. The event will take place on Thursday, December 3rd, and will benefit student scholarships at Shorter University.
Alex Kendrick has dedicated his life to telling stories that point people toward faith, family, and redemption. As co-founder of Sherwood Pictures and one-half of the Kendrick Brothers filmmaking duo, he has written, directed, and produced some of the most beloved Christian films of the past two decades, including Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, War Room, Overcomer, and most recently The Forge, released by Sony Pictures in 2024. His films have collectively earned hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office and have been used by more than 15,000 churches worldwide for ministry and outreach. He is also a co-author of the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer.
A graduate of Kennesaw State University with a degree in communications, Kendrick served in church ministry for 20 years before turning his full attention to film and speaking. He has addressed audiences at marriage, men’s, and filmmaking conferences across the country and has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC World News Tonight, Fox News, CNN, and in The New York Times and The Washington Post, among many others.
The 2026 President’s Gala will include dinner, entertainment, and a keynote address by Kendrick. All proceeds will support Shorter University’s mission of Transforming Lives through Christ by providing vital scholarship funds for deserving students.
“We are delighted to welcome Alex Kendrick as this year’s President’s Gala speaker,” said Shorter University President Dr. Don Dowless. “His work has moved audiences around the world and his commitment to faith, excellence, and the power of story reflects everything we value at Shorter. This will be a truly memorable evening and every ticket purchased directly impacts the lives of our students.”
For more information, call 706-292-3900 or email giving@shorter.edu.
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