Plot

The unorthodox methods that Reverend Debbie Laramie (Crystal Bernard) uses in her sermons force her and her son Hayden (Bobby Edner) to move to Paradise, Texas.

The inspirational family story of a preacher who is sent from a big-city church to Paradise, a small, rural community in desperate need of direction. The fact that the preacher is named Debbie only complicates things. She finds a town that is stuck in complacency, as well as a town that turns its back on its neediest neighbors. She begins to build a new vision for her congregation, and the veil of indifference starts to lift. When the Paradise Church is accidentally burned down and its charter is in danger of being revoked, the members rally around Debbie; in doing so, they realize that a "church" is defined by it's community, not by the four walls that house a Sunday service. Debbie's kindness and insight bring a blast of fresh air to this out-of-the-way country town...and also bring her a second chance at love.—Patrick Stack

Reverend Debbie Laramie (Crystal Bernard) and her son Hayden (Bobby Edner), are forced to move to Paradise, Texas because of the unorthodox methods Debbie uses in her sermons. They meet much resistance from Paradise churchgoers who don't believe in female ministers. When the Paradise church burns down, however, Debbie and the church group ally together to rebuild another church before Sunday, when the district bishop is to decide whether or not to let the charter stand. Welcome to Paradise.—spyguy88

According to the Dove Foundation... WELCOME TO PARADISE is an inspirational family film about a preacher, Debbie Laramie (Crystal Bernard) and her son Hayden (Bobby Edner). They are sent from a big city church to the small town of Paradise, where Debbie finds a community in desperate need of direction and a town that turns its back on its neediest neighbors.

She begins to build a new vision for her congregation that embraces everyone, even the poor and outcast, and the veil of indifference begins to lift. Debbie invites Trevor Goodman, (Lou Beatty, JR.) an elderly black man living on the streets, to sing at the church service. As the church begins to embrace Debbie's methods, the congregation begins to find their own sense of inspiration, tolerance and consideration. Something happens that might cause the church's charter to be revoked.

Dove Worldview: This fantastic story is about love, faith, endurance, and forgiveness. Crystal Bernard brings her character to life with her easy going style and sweet smile that makes you part of the congregation. This uplifting movie includes some wonderful music and inspirational messages that will leave the entire family blessed and entertained.