Churches in Communities International (CiC) is supporting the new UK TV series produced in partnership with Angel Studios (the same studio that launched The Chosen). Testament will be released on Angel Studios’ screening platform on Sunday 8 June, Pentecost Sunday, and from that date onwards will be accessible by subscription at angel.com/testament.
Dr Hugh Osgood, President of CiC and a past-President of CTE, is a theological advisor to the series and writes: “The series marks an amazing breakthrough for the UK Christian film world. Rarely has such a budget been made available for the creation of a high-quality UK production with a professional cast and crew working with an incredibly talented Christian writer and director.
“As a retelling of the book of Acts presented in an alternate modern-day setting, it carries a power and relevance that will have even those in their teens and early twenties persuading their parents and grandparents to watch it.
“It’s undoubtedly an ideal evangelistic tool for local churches as church members can confidently recommend it to their families, friends, neighbours and work colleagues.”
In the light of the Bible Society’s report, The Quiet Revival, which highlights the increasing engagement of 18-24 year olds with the gospel, holding inter-generational discussions following weekly viewings of Testament could be an activity for local Churches Together groups to consider.
Watch the official trailer
Become a ‘Testament Champion’
Churches can nominate a ‘Testament Champion’ who will receive suggestions enabling them to maximise all the opportunities that Testament will provide. “A denominational youth director, or someone enthusiastic about film, would be an ideal nominee,” says Dr Hugh. Champions will also be informed of screenings of Episode 1 that will be taking place in regional hubs during June.
Churches in Communities International (CiC) is one of CTE’s national Member Churches.