The Approach

UNDERSTANDING & IMPACT

The Design

The format of the graphic novels incorporate the following pattern as three men journey to the town of Emmaus:
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1. Context is introduced at the beginning of the books in the prologue;
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2. The mysterious stranger (the resurrected Christ) shares the Biblical story;

3. Christ's traveling companions make comments and ask clarifying questions about the Biblical story;

4. Connections are highlighted between the Old Testament prophecies of the Christ and the New Testament fulfillment in Jesus.

5. An epilogue recaps key lessons from the story and issues a call to action for the reader.

MULTIFACETED SOLUTIONS

Why a Graphic Novel?

The graphic novel format meets people exactly where they are — using the same image-and-text pattern social media has normalized, but filled with the Gospel and Old Testament prophecies pointing to Christ.

Efficiency of Format

Scientific studies based on the Dual Coding Theory of Cognition show that pairing an image with text enhances memory retention for both. Our brains process text and images in different areas, making graphic novels a powerful learning tool.

Educational Power

Graphic media has proven highly effective for teaching content. Slow, reluctant readers and those with learning disabilities gravitate to graphic materials. Even West Point military academy requires graphic novels for reading.

Enticing to the Unevangelized

Intricate and well-designed graphic novel art is a compelling format for an unchurched person to pick up and peruse. The graphic adaptation of Scripture provides an enticing gateway to the Gospel.

Transcultural

Billions of people worldwide read visual story media — known as comics, manga, manhwa, komika, and many other names across cultures. The format is one of the most widely read forms of literature.

Rapid Dissemination

Of the 7,378 languages worldwide, only 717 have a completed Bible. Graphical and animated explanations of Scripture fast-track the delivery of a holistic overview of God's Word.

Overcoming Illiteracy

Over 50% of U.S. adults have reading comprehension skills below a 6th-grade level. Social media has trained society to ingest small portions of text alongside graphic depictions, making the graphic novel format ideal.