Our Ministries

Why a mission to deaf people? Because deafness is more than just a loss of hearing. Deaf people belong to a distinct cultural group with unique customs and ways of communicating. Deaf people have their own language--sign language. English is often a second language to deaf people, who therefore may find it difficult to read a printed Bible or Sunday school lesson.

Deaf people want, and need, the Bible and other Christian teaching aids in their first language. They need ministers and teachers who understand their language and culture. This is why Deaf Missions provides materials and training designed especially for the hundreds of thousands of deaf people who use sign language as their only (or preferred) language.

Creating

Bible visuals are an important tool for teaching anyone about Christ, but they are essential for deaf people, who must be reached through their eyes.

Teaching

One important area of ministry at Deaf Missions is training deaf and hearing Christians to minister with deaf people.

Reaching

Helping deaf people SEE the Gospel of Jesus Christ and accept Him as their Savior is the ultimate goal of Deaf Missions. That's why personal work with deaf people has always been an important aspect of the ministry.