Support global impact · JESUS: a Deaf Missions film
Join us in bringing 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 their language. For many Deaf people, it will be the first time they have ever seen the Gospel in their own language.
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, many of them for the very first time.
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.
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
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.
5
of 100 sign languagescomplete so far · 2026 target: 13
CompleteRemaining to 100Yearly target
Figures updated as each sign-dubbed version releases.
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:
- 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
Six steps
Sign dubbing process
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Step 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.
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Step 2
Translate the film
The film is translated by local Deaf people who are experts in the language.
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Step 3
Choose Deaf signers
Local Deaf talent is chosen to sign the new translation in the local language. At least three signers are used for each project.
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Step 4
Record the translation
Local Deaf professionals are engaged for filming and production of the translation.
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Step 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.
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Step 6
Release the film
The sign-dubbed version premieres with the local Deaf community and is released for Deaf people to watch in their own language, with local partners leading showings and follow-up.
Help the next sign language see Jesus
Every sign-dubbed version opens the film to a whole Deaf community, most of whom have never had the Gospel in their language. Your gift funds the translators, signers and crew who make it happen.