American film producer, author, and pastor (1952–2023)
Michael Catt
Born Michael Cameron Catt
(1952-12-25 ) December 25, 1952Died June 12, 2023(2023-06-12) (aged 70) Nationality American Occupation(s) Pastor , Author, Producer Spouse
Children Hayley CattErin Bethea
Michael Cameron Catt (December 25, 1952 – June 12, 2023) was an American film producer , author, and senior pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church from 1989 until his retirement in 2021.[ 1] [ 2] He was an executive producer for the 2008 film, Fireproof .[ 3] He was an author of several books and booklets. He married Terri Catt in 1974, and they had two daughters, Hayley Catt and Erin Bethea , with the latter starring in Fireproof .[ 4]
Catt received an undergraduate degree from Mississippi College , a master of divinity degree from Luther Rice Bible Seminary, and a doctor of ministry degree from Trinity Theological Seminary of South Florida.[ 5]
Catt died of complications from prostate cancer on June 12, 2023, at the age of 70.[ 6]
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References
^ "Michael Catt to be guest speaker at First Baptist" . Early County News . August 2, 2006. Retrieved March 1, 2009 .
^ Hinton, Carla (February 28, 2009). "Rescuing marriages from 'fire' " . The Oklahoman . Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2009 .
^ Bloom, Julie (October 5, 2008). "It's a Healthy Marriage of Faith and Filmmaking" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2009 .
^ Hannigan, Joni B. (June 18, 2009). "Michael Catt reflects on raising 2 daughters" . Baptist Press . Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2009 .
^ Smith Sr., James A. (June 7, 2007). "Ken Whitten to nominate Georgian for Pastors' Conf" . Florida Baptist Witness . Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved March 1, 2009 .
^ A. Kellner, Mark (June 12, 2023). " 'Fireproof' Christian film producer Michael Catt, 70, dies" . The Washington Times . Retrieved June 13, 2023 .
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