Veritas

In one of His most controversial statements, Jesus said, “I AM the Way and the Truth and the Life.  No man comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)

This means the Way to God is through Jesus, or not at all—an intellectual obstacle to those who cringe at the Deity and exclusivity of Christ.  And it is also counter to the universal belief that if our deeds are “good enough”, God cannot turn us away.  

God Almighty, Lord of the universe, is not a smiling Santa Claus in the sky.  We must come to God on His terms, not ours. His terms are Christ and Christ alone. This Truth prevented many notables such as Gandhi from becoming a believer.  Yet, it is the foundation of our faith. 

“Truth” in Latin is “Veritas”. 

Now turn your focus to Hollywood, USA.  Not the center of truth and morality—yet one of the greatest influences in today’s world.  Millions who never read the Bible eagerly follow the most intimate (and sordid) details of the lives of the stars, today’s gods and goddesses.  Many theological views are subconsciously biased by the deftly woven and distorted tales of films—beliefs about God, the life of Christ, Biblical accounts, angels, and life after death.  

Why has the Christian world surrendered one of the most powerful tools of communication to Satan?  What is anyone doing about it?

Kevin McAfee

One man has committed to changing these facts.  With truth.  We had the honor of meeting with Kevin McAfee last week.  He has spent the last 30 years in Hollywood and the entertainment industry, determined to influence films with truth and integrity.

For millions, Hollywood is the ultimate dream.  The capital of fame and fortune.  The secular solution to immortality.  Kevin went directly from the university to Tinseltown with the ideal of creating quality family entertainment,  but disillusionment came quickly.  His conscience was offended by R-rated films being shot in related corporate sets across the movie lot and so, he left for a season.

The next segment of his journey took him through years as a church Media Minister, then on to filming movies and documentaries that fulfilled his vision.  You may have seen:  “Last Ounce of Courage”, “End of the Spear”, “Beyond the Gates of Splendor”, and other Christian-based films. 

Most of us don’t stay to read film credits, but Kevin was producer/director of all of these and many more.  His accomplishments include years with Disney and Warner Brothers; music productions for Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Carmen and other artists; plus involvement with several other films such as “Twister”, based on our state of Oklahoma and its furious tornadoes.

In January of this year, 2014, Kevin McAfee took a huge leap of faith.  He left his job and salary, and began working full time in his new venture.  His company will produce movies and documentaries for the Kingdom of God. 

True to Kevin’s vision, his company is called “VERITAS MISSION FILM ASSOCIATION”.  Truth.   He will have a brand new website up by next month where people can actually donate online.  As full time writer/director, his films will be based on “Courage, Character and Conviction.”

Aerial Filming over Rwanda

They will tell the stories of persecuted Christians and people groups around the world.  His first “Through the Valley”, was done in Rwanda based on the Tutsi genocide and will be released shortly.  His current documentary will be about the Killing Fields of Cambodia.  He is partnering with Dr. Heng Lim, who made a harrowing escape as a teenager with his mother and siblings, during the height of the genocide.

As background, Cambodia was in upheaval during the Vietnam War.  In 1975, the Khmer Rouge captured the capital city, Phenom Penh, and immediately evacuated all cities.  The people were sent on forced marches to work on rural projects.  Temples, libraries and all Western medicine and influences were destroyed.  Over a million souls were executed.

Khmer Rouge Victims

Out of a population of about 8 million, an estimated 2 million died from the executions, disease and starvation—25% of the nation.  20,000 mass graves became a blotch upon the land.  Skulls and bones of men, women and children are still a mute and ghastly testimony to the four terrible years of Khmer Rouge tyranny.

Kevin McAfee wants to tell their story.  Sometime in the next several months, as God leads, he will revisit the sites of Heng Lim’s ordeal and with Dr. Lim, interview other survivors.  He will take Teams with him for the filming, and to minister to the people around him. 

In talking with him, Kevin’s gentle, yet passionate discussion captivated us.  We are thoroughly impressed with the man, his vision and his integrity.  Kevin plays many roles in creating films, either as the executive producer, producer, director or writer for each movie. Lately he has been doing a lot of directing with Miles Hanon, and uses other film veterans on his teams to ensure the highest professional quality. 
 

Kevin McAfee needs your help and prayers.  First, for the finances; it will take $300,000 to shoot and produce a professional documentary.  The price of an upscale American house—to tell the untold stories of persecution, and impact millions of lives through professionally produced Christian media.  Please pray about our involvement in this venture—as AIM, and personally—and for YOUR contribution to changing the global impact of movies.

Veritas.  Truth.  What the world needs, desperately.  Not just in the abstract, but in the flesh—Jesus Christ. 

Pray with us, and with Kevin McAfee, for the fulfillment of God’s calling and purpose.  For the advance of His Kingdom.  Remember, millions of lost souls are at stake. If you believe the End Times are drawing near, then now is the time to act.  

--Alice Sharrock 

 Be sure to check out Kevin's website HERE.  And please pray about how God would lead you to support this most worthy endeavor.