ChanMi Jung Pyles, contemporary abstract artist based in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary abstract artist ChanMi Jung Pyles opens Journey By Faith, a solo exhibition with 68 original paintings, on Oct. 17 in Phoenixville, Pa. Scripture Union-USA also unveils its newly reimagined Discovery® Bible guide, which will feature her art in every issue.
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Oct. 14, 2026
PHOENIXVILLE, Penn., Oct. 14, 2026 /Standard Newswire/ — Americans are reaching for the Bible again, and many want help reading it. Scripture Union-USA is responding with beauty.
Early in 2026, Scripture Union-USA invited Philadelphia artist ChanMi Jung Pyles to explore how her Scripture-inspired art might become part of the ministry’s work. Two ideas took shape in that first conversation: an exhibition and a reimagined Discovery® Bible guide that would reach newer audiences moved by the artistry and sacredness of Scripture. Pyles spent the following months with the guide’s upcoming first-quarter readings, letting each passage shape what she painted. The result is Journey By Faith, a solo exhibition of 68 original abstract works with accompanying poetry, on view at the ministry’s Phoenixville headquarters from October 17 through November 20. The new look for Discovery® will be unveiled at the opening reception.
Not one painting depicts a literal Bible scene, yet every work is rooted in Scripture. The collection’s six movements follow the path of those readings: Trusting by Faith, Praying by Faith, Returning by Faith, Walking by Faith, Pressing On by Faith, and Remaining & Journeying by Faith.
“I approach my paintings with openness to the unseen and unknown,” said ChanMi Jung Pyles. “Each layer unfolds through a contemplative process of listening and responding. For me, the creative process mirrors the journey of faith: releasing control, listening, responding, and trusting God one step at a time. In many ways, my artistic process is also my journey of faith.”
Signs of renewed spiritual interest are emerging nationwide. According to Circana BookScan, Americans bought 19 million Bibles in 2025, up 12 percent from 2024 and double the number sold in 2019.
American Bible Society’s 2026 State of the Bible report found that Americans who are curious about the Bible now make up 28 percent of the population, an increase of 9 million people since 2024, and that these Bible-curious Americans say they would welcome someone to guide them through the Bible’s complexity. The same study found that nearly three-quarters of people who use a Bible reading guide, schedule, plan, or program have read most or all of the Bible.
“Discovery® was designed with the Bible-curious in mind,” said Gail A. Martin, president of Scripture Union-USA. “It remains the trusted guide our longtime readers have relied on for years. And since printed Bibles are still the most popular format, the guide continues in print and is also available online. Our hope is not simply that people read the Bible, but that they develop a daily habit of meeting God in his Word that lasts a lifetime.”
Pyles is contributing the use of her work: each issue pairs her original art with the daily Scripture readings, along with her short reflections and poetry.
“ChanMi’s paintings are a gift. They bring Scripture to life in fresh and compelling ways,” Martin said. “We’re delighted to feature her artwork and poetry from Journey By Faith throughout our newly redesigned Discovery® Bible guide, which launches January 1, 2027.”
Exhibition Details – opening reception
What: Journey By Faith, art exhibition, 68 original abstract paintings by ChanMi Jung Pyle
When: Saturday, October 17, 4–6 PM ET
Where: Scripture Union-USA, 1220 Valley Forge Road, Suite 20, Phoenixville, PA
Admission: Free (adults and mature teens)
RSVP and exhibit info: Journey By Faith | ChanMi’s Art Journey
The paintings are available for purchase, with 20 percent of sales supporting Scripture Union-USA’s ministry. Collectors who can’t attend in person can view the full collection through the Online Preview & Sale at Journey By Faith | ChanMi’s Art Journey
About Scripture Union-USA
Scripture Union-USA is a nonprofit Bible ministry based in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and part of a worldwide Scripture Union fellowship active in more than 120 countries. Its resources, including the Encounter with God® and Discovery® adult Bible guides, help people of all ages meet God daily through his Word. Learn more at www.scriptureunion.org.
About ChanMi Jung Pyles
ChanMi Jung Pyles is a Philadelphia-based contemporary abstract artist whose work explores faith through color, texture, and form. See more of her work at chanmisartjourney.com and on Instagram and Facebook @chanmisartjourney.
SOURCE Scripture Union-USA
CONTACT: Robin Sprague, 800-621-5267, robin.sprague@scriptureunion.org