The Submerging Church
2012, English. Directed by Joe Schimmel.
How the Emerging Church is Drawing Multitudes Away from Biblical Christianity.
What are Emergent Church leaders teaching that has so many of our current generation tuned in to their "doctrine," but tuned out to holy scripture? How have Emergent leaders captured the hearts and minds of unsuspecting people all over the world, departing from many of the clear teachings, commandments and warnings found in the pages of the bible? Journey with us as we take a closer look at the Emerging Church, its leaders, their teachings and where it is all headed in light of bible prophecy. If you are familiar with any of the leaders spoken of in this documentary, and you love Truth, then you don’t want to miss a second of this compelling, thoroughly documented exposé uncovering the truth behind the Emergent Church. Leaders exposed: Rick Warren, Brian McLaren, Tony Campolo, Rob Bell, Doug Pagitt, Tony Jones, Bono and more…
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Joe SchimmelDirector
- Joe SchimmelSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Rob BellSelf (archive footage)
- Tony CampoloSelf (archive footage)
- Brian McLarenSelf (archive footage)
- Rick WarrenSelf (archive footage)
- Jay BakkerSelf (archive footage)
- BonoSelf (archive footage)
- Tony JonesSelf (archive footage)
- Doug PagittSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joe Schimmel
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The Submerging Church runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
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The Submerging Church is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Submerging Church isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Submerging Church?
The Submerging Church (2012) was directed by Joe Schimmel and stars Joe Schimmel, Rob Bell, Tony Campolo.