Michael Catt, the retired Georgia pastor who co-founded the Christian film company known for producing Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and Courageous, has entered palliative care.
Catt, an author and the former longtime pastor of Sherwood Church in Albany, Georgia, has been battling prostate cancer for the past five years.
Last week, his family announced on social media that Michael only had months to live.
“Recently, doctors found a tumor in his brain stem. They do not recommend operating on the tumor. Because of this, we have chosen to forego any future cancer treatments, with the goal now being to make him as comfortable as possible through palliative care for the few months he has left this side of heaven,” said the family in a statement on Facebook.
The family is now asking for prayers for his wife, Terri. They pray that she and Michael will have many precious and holy moments together in the coming weeks.
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“We ask that you pray for relief from any pain and unexplainable peace for Michael as he fights the good fight and finishes his race here on earth.”
Catt is also known for launching Sherwood Pictures. Michael served as the Executive Producer of Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and Courageous, as well as multiple music and video projects.
He has also served as Executive Producer for the film Woodlawn produced by brothers Jon and Andrew Erwin, and in recent years backed their Kingdom Story Company movie productions through church outreach.
“We know how much Michael means to so many of you. He has been a son, a father figure, a friend, a mentor, a brother, a shepherd, a prophet, and more. We would love for you to share your favorite stories and fond memories with us.”
They’re asking anyone with memories of their father to contact them by emailing [email protected].
“Thank you for loving our family so well,” said the family in a Facebook post. “We live to make Him known.”
This article was originally published by CHVN.
Journalist Colleen Houde is a news writer and on-air host at CHVN in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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