MAXIMIZING DEAF DISCIPLESHIP THROUGH GOD’S WORD

American Sign Language Bible Revision & Next-Generation Discipleship App

THE IMPACT OF THE ASL BIBLE

“There is a huge gap between God and many Deaf people—not because of Deafness, but because of communication. Access to Scripture in our primary language has been extremely limited. Many Deaf people are given a Bible, but the text inside it is written in a language they already struggle to understand. Seeing the Bible in sign language changes everything. It creates connection and opportunity. When I experience Scripture in ASL, I feel seen. I know that God understands me, and He wants me to understand Him. I remember a Deaf woman who approached me during one of our Community Checks. She clutched my arm and with tears streaming down her face she signed two simple phrases. ‘I finally understand! Thank you!’ That moment captures why this work matters!”

- Dr. Renca Dunn, a member of the translation team who completed the ASL Bible in 2020.

MULTIPLY DEAF DISCIPLES

We praise God for using Deaf Missions to complete the first-ever American Sign Language translation of the Bible in 2020. This milestone marked the culmination of 38 years of faithful work. For the first time in history, Deaf people could encounter the full story of the Bible in their own language. However, the work is not finished. The ASL Bible needs revision, and our app must continue to advance so Deaf believers can access God’s Word more clearly and easily in today’s digital world.

A Living Language

Languages grow and change. Updating the ASL Bible helps keep God’s Word clear and natural for Deaf believers today and for future generations.

Higher Video Quality

Early ASL Bible recordings were produced using analog technology. Today’s digital formats provide higher quality video.

Faithful to Scripture

Each book of the Bible is carefully reviewed to ensure clarity, consistency, and faithfulness to the original message.

Simple App Access

The ASL Bible will be available through an easy-to-use mobile app with simple navigation and a powerful search tool.

Encouraging Discipleship

The app will include tools that help Deaf believers engage with Scripture daily, study more deeply, and grow in their faith.

EXPANDING GOD’S WORD IN ASL

The revision of the New Testament for the ASL Bible, along with the development of a next-generation app to make it widely accessible, are key components of Deaf Missions’ Vision 2030, a strategic five-year initiative. Through your prayers and generosity, these revisions are carried out with clarity, accuracy, and reverence, ensuring God’s Word in ASL is strengthened and widely accessible for ASL users anytime, anywhere.

The revision of the New Testament includes:

  • Structured book-by-book revisions

  • Careful linguistic and theological review

  • Updated filming for digital excellence

  • Greater consistency across all book

The Next-Generation ASL Bible App will feature:

  • Advanced navigation

  • Powerful search tools

  • Devotionals and study helps

  • Discipleship and community features

More than 3 million Deaf people use ASL and every one of them deserves

to encounter God's Word in their heart language.

PARTNER WITH US

More than 3 million people use American Sign Language. With the revised New Testament and next-generation ASL Bible app, just $0.40 can reach each one with God's Word in their heart language, in the palm of their hand.

  • $500 reaches 1,250 Deaf people.

  • $5,000 reaches 12,500 Deaf people.

  • $50,000 reaches 125,000 Deaf people.

"I finally understand! Thank you!" One Deaf woman. More than 3 million others are waiting for the same moment.

Your gift today helps put God's Word in Deaf hands.