Description
Follow Scott's ministry, Costumers for Christ on Facebook, YouTube, and the Costumers for Christ blog.
2017 Illumination Award Winner in the Ministry/Mission category
Author, pastor, and co-founder of the cosplay ministry Costumers for Christ, Scott Bayles is passionate about teaching spiritual life lessons based on the stories of comic book heroes. Likening the legends of superheroes to modern-day parables, Bayles connects the timeless truths of God's Word with the stories of Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Spider-Man, Green Lantern, the X-Men, and others. So, if you're a fan of DC and Marvel and a follower of Jesus—or if you'd like to know more about one or the other—then this book is for you! Ultimately, you'll discover Jesus is the greatest superhero of all! Great for older teens, young adults—and beyond!
Key features:
• Builds a bridge from the fictional world of superheroes to the one true superhero—Jesus Christ.
• Chapters feature easy-to-follow headings that make excellent sermon outlines for pastors.
• Includes discussion questions for small groups and features cosplay photos to introduce each character.
Author Bio
Scott Bayles serves as Pastor of Blooming Grove Christian Church in Palmyra, IL. His enthusiasm for comic books and costuming, and his passion to reach fellow geeks with the gospel, led him to be co-founder of Costumers for Christ, a nonprofit ministry that uses comic-book characters and cosplay to share the story of Jesus. Bayles has published two other books, The Greatest Commands (2008) and Restoring the Restoration Movement (2010).