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Join us to bring Jesus into 100+ sign languages by 2030

The film was made by Deaf people in American Sign Language. Deaf people around the world use different sign languages — so we are working with Deaf signers from each country to bring it into theirs.

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5sign languages so far · see the progress

Why this matters

Sign language is not universal

JESUS: a Deaf Missions film was made by Deaf people in American Sign Language. But Deaf people around the world use different sign languages.

That is why we are working with Deaf signers from each country — so every Deaf person can see Jesus in their own language.

Picture-in-picture sign dubbing. The original Deaf actors stay on screen, and a local Deaf signer appears in the corner signing the translation — clear visual access to both.

Example · Australia
See the picture-in-picture translation example · 1:20

The goal

Progress toward 100 sign languages by 2030

Each year the plan steps up. The bar shows how many sign-dubbed versions are complete against the target for each year.

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of 100 sign languagescomplete so far · 2026 target: 13

CompleteRemaining to 100Yearly target

Figures updated as each sign-dubbed version releases.

From the field · Trichy, Tamil Nadu

Deaf lives transformed in India

Siva and Trichy Deaf Fellowship Club hosted the film in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India, using the version sign-dubbed in India Sign Language. There were 300 in attendance, and 225 decided to follow Jesus, with 50 being baptized! Five small groups were started to go deeper.

300

Attended

225

Decided to follow Jesus

50

Baptized

5

Small groups started

It’s very good. Jesus Deaf film with Deaf actors using sign language and English subtitles, and Indian Sign Language that they can understand clearly. Thank you so much. May God bless you. I love you Deaf Missions.

— Siva, Trichy Deaf Fellowship Club

What your gift funds

Your investment provides

Each sign-dubbed version is a full ministry and media production effort involving Deaf experts at every level. Funding covers:

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  • Native Deaf translators
  • Translation, cultural, and language review for accuracy and clarity
  • Deaf-led production and filming
  • On-camera Deaf signers
  • Video editing and post-production
  • Project management and coordination
  • Final mastering and distribution preparation
  • Ministry outreach materials for churches and evangelism
  • Local premiere showings and engagement opportunities with Deaf communities

Five steps

Sign dubbing process

  1. Identify a local partner

    Through existing networks and incoming requests, Deaf Missions identifies key local Deaf partners and forms a collaborative team before the sign-language dubbing process begins.

  2. A translator working at a laptop with handwritten notes

    Translate the film

    The film is translated by local Deaf people who are experts in the language.

  3. A Deaf signer performing in front of a green screen

    Choose Deaf signers

    Local Deaf talent is chosen to sign the new translation in the local language. At least two signers are used for each project.

  4. A Deaf professional operating a camera and teleprompter

    Record the translation

    Local Deaf professionals are engaged for filming and production of the translation.

  5. Edit and prepare the film

    The translated sign language footage is sent to the Deaf Missions media team, where it is carefully added to the film for clear visual access to both the original actor and the added sign language performer. The final version is then prepared for release.

Help the next sign language see Jesus

Every sign-dubbed version opens the film to a whole Deaf community. Your gift funds the translators, signers and crew who make it happen.

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