Podcast

Ok. Here’s the deal. “They” say write what you know of if you want to make movies. I kind of know the church. I’ve been involved with it since I was a kid in many different capacities. For college, I got a degree in youth ministry then went and got a Masters degree in theology. I was ordained and served as a pastor with a church for twenty years. (So I have LOTS of stories to tell). Then I decided to start a production company and film fest and then I went back to working (part-time) with a church as a co-pastor. The church is both weird and wonderful. I love it and it’s been some of the biggest sources of my pain and frustration in the world. One of the ways I deal with life is to write! So welcome to my “world,” my church world.

Imagine this: A white church and a black church accidentally merge…and all Hell breaks loose. This is CHURCH BIZ. Take a listen to the first scripted episode here and meet our cast of characters.

More soon!

—Tony Gapastione

Writer/Director

A white church accidentally merges with a black church... and all Hell breaks loose.

Pastor Gerald was supposed to pass the baton to his son-in-law Daniel, but on his last Sunday, the day of his retirement, there was a change of plans. He "got a word from God", or he just lost his mind and made things up on the spot. Either way, Armageddon as arrived at Shining Light Gospel Church and somebody better pray for their salvation.

Meet the characters from the pilot episode.

Pastor Gerald, 70's, senior pastor of Shining Light Gospel Church, quite the curmudgeon.

Pastor Gerald's wife Norma, 70's, always talks in a Trans-Atlantic accent like she's in a "Golden Era" film.

Pastor Gerald's daughter Debra (exhausted stay-at-home mom) and her husband (the uptight organist) Daniel with their three adopted Chinese children: Teen Twins Isaiah + Josiah and Esther 1.

Reverend Joe Jackson and his wife (50's) the first Lady Janine from the First Baptist Church across the street.

Renee, the snarky, millennial, assistant to Pastor Gerald.

Jesùs the custodian, 30's. It's pronounced "Hey-Zues."

Dolly the Church lady, 60's, your perfect Christian lady with the perfect (big) Christian hair

and Herman, 30’s, the British delegate, the consultant, sent from the denomination to eat donuts and clean up their holy mess.

More to come!