Kyle Thompson

Kyle Thompson

Founder

Catalyst Resource Group

Sapulpa, OK

About the Presentation

“A Thirty-Year Insider’s Perspective on Christian Media, Movies & Impact”

The format will be an engaging Q&A, facilitated by Dr Richard (Rick) J. Goossen. We will cover the questions below and integrate questions from the audience, which is a hallmark feature of ELO Forums:

What is your calling?
How did you become involved in combining business and ministry?
What is a broad overview of the changes in media and delivery methods that have occurred over the course of your career?
How important is it to be entrepreneurial to survive?
What have been some noteworthy innovations that you have been around?
What lessons have you learned about innovation and entrepreneurship?
What is currently happening in the world of movies/series being produced for a Christian audience?
Why and how are secular firms supporting the production of Christian content?
You worked with “The Passion of the Christ”—what was most interesting about that experience?
What is the story of House of David on Amazon Prime?
What is the story of the film “Jesus Revolution?”
What is the story of the film “I Can Only Imagine” and the sequel?
What is “The Promised Land” Series (which has been described as “The Office” meets “The Chosen”)?

About the Presenter

Kyle Thompson is an accomplished entrepreneur and servant-leader with 30+ years in media, marketing, and production, focused on the faith-and-values film sector. After a decade in independent film marketing—beginning with The Passion of the Christ—he founded Catalyst Resource Group in 2014, a leading agency serving faith-based audiences.

Kyle has led marketing for more than 60 theatrical and streaming releases, grossing over $1.5 billion, including Jesus Revolution, I Can Only Imagine, Hacksaw Ridge, War Room, Heaven Is for Real, and Son of God. He recently served as Senior Faith Advisor for Amazon Prime Video’s Wonder Project and continues on the Wonder Faith Council.

Under his direction, Catalyst has launched ventures such as Catalyst Movies, Sermon.net, and Catalyst Missions Group, partnering with nonprofits like Compassion International, Focus on the Family, and major studios including Lionsgate, Sony-Affirm, Warner Bros., and Disney/20th Century.

Earlier, Kyle helped pioneer church licensing and outreach for Provident Films, spearheading programs that brought faith films to tens of thousands of congregations and developing groundbreaking campaigns for Fireproof, Facing the Giants, and The Passion of the Christ.

Throughout his career, Kyle has leveraged media innovation and strategic marketing to empower faith communities and amplify stories of hope worldwide.