Fireproof movie with Kirk Cameron inspires two books and an iPhone app

Fireproof DVD cover from press kit

Fireproof Still Turning Up the Heat

As reported in Kirk Cameron turns up the heat on 'Fireproof' DVD, Fireproof tells the story of firefighter Caleb Holt, played by Kirk Cameron, a heroic fireman who rescues others but can't save his own marriage. Caleb's father challenges him to take The Love Dare, a 40-day journal which teaches Caleb about loving unconditionally.

Fireproof Movie Inspires Love Dare Books and iPhone App

There was no actual Love Dare when the movie was filmed. However, inspired by the movie Fireproof which turned out to be the No. 1 independent film in America in 2008, The Love Dare book was co-written by Alex and Stephen Kendrick. When it released, The Love Dare entered The New York Times bestsellers list at no. 2. After 52 weeks, The Love Dare continues to remain in the top five on the bestsellers list. Now a follow-up book, The Love Dare Day by Day, is being released which will extend the 40-day Love Dare to 365 days. In related news, The Love Dare: 40 Dares ,iPhone app has been released and is number one in app downloads.

Sherwood Pictures Plans More Movies

Brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick, authors of both The Love Dare and The Love Dare Day by Day, are associate pastors at Albany, Georgia's, Sherwood Baptist Church. With Senior Pastor Michael Catt and Executive Pastor Jim McBride, with a vision of "reaching the world from Albany, Georgia," the Kendrick brothers founded Sherwood Pictures in 2003 and released their first film, the award-winning Flywheel in the local theater. In 2006, they followed with Facing the Giants, which eventually opened in more than 1,000 theaters, grossed more than $10 million, and has since been translated into 14 languages showing in 56 countries with worldwide DVD sales. The monster hit Fireproof with Kirk Cameron debuted in 2008, and Sherwood Pictures' next project is slated for 2011.