The Urban Bible Experience UBX, an abbreviated paraphrase, as presented by Pastor Shep Crawford and Dr. Shalonda K. Crawford

The Urban Bible Experience UBX, An Abbreviated Paraphrase, as presented by Pastor Shep Crawford and Dr. Shalonda K. Crawford. More than a book, it's an experience: book signings, speaking engagements, events, conversations, community and culture. The book is shown on a table in front of a golden city skyline at night.
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Made for you if

Bored by the Bible? This one’s for you.

  1. Never Opened a Bible? You’re Good.

    No church background? No problem. Come as you are. Start where you are.

  2. Tried Reading It. Got Lost?

    We get it. Same Word. Real talk. Now it makes sense.

  3. Know the Story? Hear It Different.

    The Bible you know, told in a way that hits different.

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Ancient truth in today’s language. See what UBX is and who it’s for.

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The book

The Word. The Story. The Experience.

Same God. Same Word. A Whole New Vibe.

From Genesis to the early church, UBX brings the Bible to life through everyday language, real situations, and stories that still speak to the world we’re living in.

No complicated church talk. No getting lost in the language. Just the Word, made easier to follow.

  1. In the Beginning… It Was Already Complicated.Creation. Family drama. Betrayal. Faith. Failure. The stories that started it all.
  2. Then Came Jesus. And Changed Everything.His life. His love. His teachings. His sacrifice. A Savior who shook up the status quo.
  3. The Church Was Never Meant to Play It Safe.Ordinary people. Extraordinary faith. The movement that turned the world upside down.
  4. Paul Had Something to Say. And Still Does.Real talk about relationships, struggles, purpose, faith, and how we’re supposed to live.

Not a new Bible. A new way to experience the story.

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The Experience

More than a book.

City to city

Made for everyday life.

  • A big family of all ages laughing together around an outdoor dinner table under string lights
    Los Angeles. A long table, one big family.
  • A young woman in a green UBX hoodie smiling at her phone on a train platform
    Atlanta. A quick read before the train.
  • A young man reading The Urban Bible Experience book on city front steps
    Chicago. Front steps, open book.
  • Young people worshipping together at a night service, hands raised and eyes closed
    Houston. Hands up, hearts open.
  • Four friends smiling as they read The Urban Bible Experience book together on a brownstone stoop
    Detroit. Friends on the stoop, same story.

Presented by

Two voices, one story.

Pastor Shep Crawford smiling and holding up The Urban Bible Experience book, in a black LA cap

Pastor Shep Crawford

Senior Pastor, The ECM, Los Angeles

Grammy Award winning producer and songwriter.

Dr. Shalonda “Sunshine” Crawford smiling and holding The Urban Bible Experience book, in a black LA cap

Dr. Shalonda “Sunshine” Crawford

Co-Pastor, The ECM

Licensed psychologist and community advocate.

Meet the authors

“Through ‘The Urban Bible Experience UBX,’ we wanted to create a bridge between the timeless message of scripture and the lived reality of our communities.”

Pastor Shep Crawford and Dr. Shalonda K. Crawford

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