Overcoming the challenges of Biblical illiteracy with the power of visual storytelling.
The Design
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THE SOLUTION
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.
"I am not good at reading... I finally understand... I share the books with others... Can we have more?"
— Recurring phrases from prison inmates who received Bible-based graphic novels
