The Chosen

Many have heard the historical stories of Jesus and his disciples. However, who would have thought that a television show about it would become the largest crowdfunded media project in history? When I think of creativity and doing something new, this is one of the greatest redemptive examples that comes to mind. “The Chosen” is a publicly funded television show that displays the life of Christ, his relationship with his disciples, and his impact on those around him. This show depicts stories that we have read throughout our lives and puts them on a screen for us to visualize. The show has been seen by over 108 million people and is being translated into 600 languages. The effort was made to create a historically accurate and biblical representation in a medium that is more watchable than a book.

However, “The Chosen” is not only creating a TV show and accepting donations for its production. To fund this massive undertaking, they also sell merchandise, which is a significant source of revenue. Recently, they had their largest source of revenue yet by deciding to do a multiple-episode launch in the box office, which earned them $14.4 million. As a single episode can cost upwards of $1.2 million, this series is a major undertaking. But it has changed the way many people read the Bible, as they can now see the characters and imagine what it was like. The series has just finished its third season and has plans for more, all made possible by their creative funding ideas, including donations, merchandise, and bringing Biblical history to the box office. We can clearly see the bond here between business and a Christian mission for furthering the kingdom and having an impact on the world.