Valerie RJ

One of my favorite Bible formats. Filled with African Christian history notes that I have a hard time finding anywhere else.

Not sure if you are the photographer, but wonderful pictures!

The more I produce Bible studies, the more I realize the necessity of identifying my target audience and writing with them in mind. I have finally decided that the Christians I am primarily writing for are those who aren't called to a preaching or teaching ministry, but still want a more in-depth understanding of scripture. My goal is to help believers move beyond Bible basics and transition into deeper studies. My Bible art journaling studies, however, are specifically for women. I would like to know who other writers in the Christian market are writing for. Put it out there!

I am a Bible teacher focusing on grassroots theological education, which is a fancy way of saying I like to break down the scriptures for us everyday people in the pews. I call my works Off-Kilter Bible Studies. I have written three Bible journaling studies for the creative and non-traditional learner, as well as a non-fiction piece on tithing. Since I am an artist as well as an author, I lean toward my books being creatively designed. I think of Bible study as a hands-on thing. This year I have expanded into podcasting as a method of teaching the Bible. But I still love to read and write. And so I am working on yet another book.

I truly hope I am in the right group. I write Bible studies and other Christian books designed to teach, but my mind goes into non-traditional rooms when I write, so maybe it really can be called Creative Non-Fiction. Right now I'm working on a book explaining the Book of Job. Most of my work is intended to simplify biblical concepts for those who are just beginning to study scripture. Since I "see pictures" when I read, I try to convey what I have seen into the mind of the reader. Don't know what else to say, but happy to be here.