Support the ASL Bible
Maximizing Deaf discipleship through God’s Word
American Sign Language Bible revision and a next-generation discipleship app
Why it matters
The impact of the ASL Bible
“Seeing the Bible in sign language changes everything. It creates connection and opportunity.”
“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. 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
Member of the translation team that completed the ASL Bible in 2020
Pictured: Dr. Renca Dunn celebrating with both fists raised.
Where we are
Multiply Deaf disciples
We praise God for using Deaf Missions to complete the first-ever American Sign Language translation of the Bible in 2020 — 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.
But 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.
2020
First-ever ASL translation of the full Bible completed
38 years
Of faithful translation work to reach that milestone
3 million+
People use American Sign Language
What your support makes possible
A clearer Bible. A better app.
ASL Bible revision
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.
ASL Bible revision
Higher video quality
Early ASL Bible recordings were produced using analog technology. Today’s digital formats provide higher-quality video.
ASL Bible revision
Faithful to Scripture
Each book of the Bible is carefully reviewed to ensure clarity, consistency, and faithfulness to the original message.
Next-generation app
Simple app access
The ASL Bible will be available through an easy-to-use mobile app with simple navigation and a powerful search tool.
Next-generation app
Encouraging discipleship
The app will include tools that help Deaf believers engage with Scripture daily, study more deeply, and grow in their faith.
Every one of these depends on partners like you.
Support the ASL BibleVision 2030
Expanding God’s Word in ASL
The revision of the New Testament, and 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, so that God’s Word in ASL is strengthened and accessible to ASL users anytime, anywhere.
The New Testament revision includes
- Structured book-by-book revisions
- Careful linguistic and theological review
- Updated filming for digital excellence
- Greater consistency across all books
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.
Your part
Partner with us
More than 3 million people use American Sign Language. With the revised New Testament and the 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.
$0.40
puts God’s Word in one Deaf person’s hands
$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!”
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