I'm in Love with a Church Girl is a 2013 Christian drama
film, directed by Steve Race. It stars Jeff 'Ja Rule' Atkins,
Adrienne Bailon, Stephen Baldwin, Vincent Pastore,
Toby Mac, T-Bone and Michael Madsen. The film was
released in theaters on October 18, 2013.
The film, which was written by Galley Molina is based on
his own experience. Molina wrote it during his time in
prison. He initially wanted to tells his story in a book but
it was eventually developed into a film. He chose Bailon
and Baldwin for the film because of their "strong
Christian backgrounds and for their talents". Molina
sought financing on his own for the project so that he
could retain more creative control. He refused an offer of
a major studio because they wanted to glamorize his
drug-dealing days. Singer Israel Houghton, who coproduced the film, contributed with four original songs
to the soundtrack.
The film was shot in San Jose, California. As of November
2010, filming had finished.
The trailer for the film was released on July 15, 2013. The
film opened on October 18, 2013.