{"id":374214,"date":"2026-08-18T01:46:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T01:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374214\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T01:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T01:46:24","slug":"the-chosen-creator-dallas-jenkins-visits-oviedo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374214\/","title":{"rendered":"The Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins visits Oviedo"},"content":{"rendered":"

OVIEDO, Fla. \u2014 The creator of the television series \u201cThe Chosen\u201d is coming to Central Florida for a fundraising event benefiting local seniors.<\/p>\n

Dallas Jenkins, the show\u2019s creator, director and co-writer, will speak Oct. 3 at St. Luke\u2019s Lutheran Church in Oviedo.<\/p>\n

Jenkins will present \u201cLoaves & Fish: From Failure to \u2018The Chosen,\u2019\u201d sharing the challenges, faith and perseverance behind the creation of the series.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Chosen\u201d is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ and told through the perspectives of people who knew him. Event organizers say the series has reached more than 250 million viewers since premiering in 2019.<\/p>\n

Supporting Central Florida seniors<\/p>\n

Proceeds from the event will benefit Lutheran Haven Retirement Center\u2019s Benevolent Care Ministry.<\/p>\n

The ministry provides financial assistance to residents who need additional support during retirement, including former pastors, missionaries, church workers and teachers.<\/p>\n

Lutheran Haven was founded in 1948 and operates a retirement community next to St. Luke\u2019s in Oviedo.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honored to host Dallas Jenkins and learn about his journey in creating one of the most popular Christian programs in history,\u201d Lutheran Haven CEO Jerry Griffing said. \u201cTogether, we will be taken behind the scenes as he details how God continues to work through him to share this important story with viewers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ticket information<\/p>\n

The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at St. Luke\u2019s Lutheran Church, located at 2021 W. State Road 426.<\/p>\n

Three ticket options are available:<\/p>\n

VIP tickets cost $125 and include a pre-presentation dinner, photo opportunity, question-and-answer session and premium seating.General admission tickets cost $60.Overflow tickets cost $40 and include a simulcast presentation inside the St. Luke\u2019s Lutheran School gymnasium.<\/p>\n

Free parking will be available at the church.<\/p>\n

Click here to purchase tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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