JESUS: a Deaf Missions film
Small group resources
Thank you for responding to God’s call to serve as a facilitator for a small group’s journey together through JESUS: a Deaf Missions film.
Understanding that every human is made in God’s image, we celebrate the Deaf being — the uniqueness, the way of thinking and feeling and processing, the journey and the pain.
Knowing the journey is not finished, we will introduce Jesus and offer an opportunity to get to know Him as Savior, Lord, and Friend.
Lesson plans
Pick the plan for your group
Each curriculum was developed by a partner ministry to be used with the film. Download the one that fits your group.
Kids · ages 6–12
Lesson plan for kids
Developed in partnership with Deaf Kids Connect
Designed for families with Deaf and hard-of-hearing children ages 6–12, this curriculum helps families explore the story of Jesus together through sign language and Scripture. The twelve lessons each focus on a different Bible story, paired with the corresponding scene from the film. They include age-appropriate activities that encourage Biblical understanding and sign language development while helping families grow in their faith and connection with one another.
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Teens
Lesson plan for teens
Developed in partnership with Hope Signs and Deaf Teen Quest
Built around four essential components of an effective Deaf youth ministry — Fun, Friendship, Fellowship, and Faith — this curriculum helps create an environment where relationships grow, and faith can flourish. Through engaging lessons and activities, youth leaders are equipped to build meaningful connections and help Deaf teens discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus. Approximately half of the lessons incorporate scenes from the film.
Four PDFs
Adults
Lesson plan for adults
Developed in partnership with the Converge International Deaf Catalyst Team and Deaf Millennial Project
The lesson guides use stories and scenes from the film to spark meaningful conversations about Jesus, faith, and the Bible. Seeking will lead to understanding as you explore Scripture and discuss meaningful questions together. Participants are encouraged to grow in their understanding of Jesus, develop their relationship with God, and become disciples who make disciples by helping others follow Him.
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Share your progress and a photo each time your group finishes a book — your story may inspire someone else to begin.