[1] He is best known for directing and starring in notable faith-based films, including Facing the Giants, War Room, Overcomer, Courageous, and Fireproof.

Kendrick worked as a Christian DJ for two radio stations before attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and being ordained into the ministry.

[7] He has co-authored several best-selling books with his brother Stephen, including The Love Dare, which appeared for 131 weeks on The New York Times Paperback Advice & Misc.

[10] On March 8, 2018, the Kendrick brothers announced via their website that their sixth movie, Overcomer, was in the works, and would unpack a pivotal issue that affects adults and students alike.

[11][12] In late 2019, subsequent to Overcomer's release in August, Alex and Stephen Kendrick announced that they would be shooting their next film in the summer of 2020.

[3] Alex Kendrick married his wife, Christina, and moved to Albany, Georgia where he served as Associate Pastor of Media at Sherwood Baptist Church.

[5][13] Upon reading a survey stating that films had become more influential than churches, Kendrick set out to change the perception of movies in mainstream America.

[18] The project went on to win Best Feature at the 2009 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival,[19] as well as the Epiphany Prize at the Movieguide Awards in Los Angeles.

[20] The fourth feature film by Sherwood Pictures, Courageous, distributed by TriStar, was released in theaters in September 2011 and grossed $34.5 million.

It introduces newcomer Alena Pitts as Danielle and features a cameo by renowned Bible teacher and author Beth Moore in her first acting role.

[24] Movie critic Phil Boatwright, a Baptist Press columnist, said of the Kendricks: "One gets the impression this is their ministry, while at the same time understanding the No.

Kendrick reached the New York Times Best Seller List again in 2015 with his most recent book, The Battle Plan for Prayer, written with his brother.