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, who was in said film.[4]

Michael Catt
Born
Michael Cameron Catt

(1952-12-25)December 25, 1952
DiedJune 12, 2023(2023-06-12) (aged 70)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Pastor, Author, Producer
Spouse
Terri Catt
(m. 1974)
ChildrenHayley Catt
Erin Bethea

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

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  1. ^ "Michael Catt to be guest speaker at First Baptist". Early County News. August 2, 2006. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
  2. ^ Hinton, Carla (February 28, 2009). "Rescuing marriages from 'fire'". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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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