Deaf Missions · Since 1970

Bring the Gospel to every Deaf person

Deaf people are among the least reached people groups in the world. We create high-impact visual media in sign language so Deaf people can see and know Jesus in their heart language.

A theater audience watching JESUS: a Deaf Missions film — the first feature film created fully in American Sign Language.

70M

Deaf people worldwide

100+

Countries served

60

Denominations

The need

Why reach Deaf people?

Deaf people are among the least reached people groups in the world — an estimated 70 million people worldwide.

For many, sign language is their first and heart language — the clearest way to understand the Gospel.

A Deaf man signing with joy in a crowded gathering
Heart language
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Our impact

The first feature film fully in ASL

In 2024, Deaf Missions released JESUS: a Deaf Missions film, the first feature film created fully in American Sign Language, for Deaf by Deaf, released in a limited theatrical run in nearly 300 theaters.

And it does not stop there. Our vision is to bring this film to Deaf communities worldwide in their heart sign languages.

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See what’s coming

The new ASL Bible app arrives December 1, 2026

The Deaf Missions app, for streaming our films and media, is coming soon. Both for iPhone and iPad.

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From the field

Your partnership changes lives

See how your partnership is bringing Jesus to Deaf people in places like the Dominican Republic.

“We showed JESUS: a Deaf Missions film… Praise the Lord! God is good!”

A ministry partner in the Dominican Republic, from the video

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Partner with us

Make impact with us

Your monthly gift will:

  • Share the Gospel through JESUS: a Deaf Missions film in 100+ sign languages
  • Revise the American Sign Language Bible and the ASL Bible app for discipleship
  • Produce an engaging new feature film to spark spiritual outreach

Every gift counts. Become a monthly supporter and multiply your impact.

For gifts over $5,000 or legacy giving opportunities, please contact us.

Since 1970

Who we are

Founded in 1970, Deaf Missions is an international Christian media ministry dedicated to clearly communicating the Gospel of Jesus with Deaf people through their heart language, culture, and identity.

Today, Deaf Missions serves people in more than 100 countries and 60 denominations.

Filming the Sermon on the Mount, from the Deaf Missions archive.