Blog by Rich

One of the great blessings of The Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp this year was that Paul Leavitt was on hand to do headshots for everyone at no additional charge! I had a beard at the beginning of the camp, and then I shaved it off strategically. Not all of the stages are finished, but her...

We just got back from a pre-release screening of Inside Out, Pixar's look inside our minds. We enjoyed it very much, just not as much as Brett Varvel's The War Within, which took numerous awards last year, looking instead into our souls.

My preference lies mainly in the fact that, according to Ins...

Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Exodus 20:8-11 and Genesis 1:26-2:3. Opening, prayer, and announcements by Pastor Jim Warren. Prayer by Sandy R. I introduced the song  "Beautiful."

https://archive.org/embed/SJoyceAnecdoteToAnxietySabbath061415

This service is available for downl...

If I had to pick two words to sum up Rich, they would be that he is so alive and so vibrant! I cannot even begin to describe my admiration for his work and his wholehearted devotion to Jesus. I can't wait to work with him again in the future, Lord willing!
— Rebekah Stought
Director and actor, Thr...

Pastor Randy Solomon preaches on Exodus 20:8-11. Pastor Jim Warren opens with a sketch with  Rich Swingle, who later reported on his performance as Jesus in The Messenger's Box and his work as teacher and coach at the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp. Pastor Jim also led the congregati...

Joyce preaches on Exodus 2:7.

https://archive.org/embed/JoyceTheName053115

The film below was written by Rich Swingle for the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp, where students performed and filmed it under the supervision of faculty.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/GiYcuSdO9Vk?rel=0

Here's a g...

Pastor Linda Warren preaches on Exodus 20:4-6 and Daniel 3. She opens with the story of how Natalie Portman refuses to put her Oscar in a visible place so that it not become an idol.   Joyce opens with prayer.

https://archive.org/embed/SLindaGoldMan051715

Here’s a video from a previous series ...

Wow. I remember being at MasterWorks a year or so after 9/11 and seeing this drama. There wasn't a dry eye in the room - the all guys row behind me was sniffling all throughout. I wish I could see it again, but it made a deep impression on me, and brought healing to our group. Thank you for sharing...

Eighteen years ago today Joyce and I met in this precise spot at Camp Taconic. We'd been told by friends that we'd meet our soul mates at the retreat, and we certainly did!!!

Tonight I saw the best one man show! Rich Swingle was so delightful, talented and FULL OF ENERGY! I saw it with Fred and Sharon Wilharm (producers of Providence and The Good Book). Rich's shows are constantly being booked all around the world. We had a blast. Impressive talent & super nice guy....

Joyce opens the service with prayer.  Dr. Linda Warren teaches on Exodus 20:1-3, also addressing  Joshua 24:14-28.  Pastor Jim Warren prayed over the teaching.

Our students from the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp produced " The Sticky Note," a short film that was selected to be screened at the Christian Worldview Film Festival. They were unable to attend because of a performance, so I answered questions as I could, though they produced...