Offering a sign language interpreter to spread the word of God in some area churches is a great community asset, but at Bible Baptist Church, interpretation alone isn’t enough when saying you offer a ...

As Pastor Jeremy Fass preaches the Gospel, the only sound he makes is tiny wisps of breath and the occasional smack of hands coming together. His congregation’s eyes lock on him as he does it. Fass ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When it comes to the Christian faith, the deaf community is one of the most underserved. The Deaf Bible Society says close to 98% of deaf people don't know Christ, or go to church.

Its financial struggles notwithstanding, the Vallejo Deaf Church — still one of a very few houses of worship catering to the hearing impaired — celebrated its 20th year last month. Pastor Oscar Bibb ...

Born hard of hearing, the child of two deaf parents, the Rev. Debbie Buchholz — pastor of a church for the deaf and mother of seven adult children, four of whom are deaf or hard of hearing — parked ...

The Rev. Russell A. Rockwell knew he wanted to be a Lutheran pastor when he was in fourth grade. In ninth grade, his family moved next door to a deaf family who taught him American Sign Language. In ...

When a message doesn't seem to be coming across, it can be said to be falling on deaf ears. Or, when someone belabors a generally agreed-upon point, they can be said to be preaching to the choir. At ...

Rick Kelly said he might not know the pain or loneliness you’re experiencing, but he’s willing to listen and help because he knows about facing challenges, hardships and feelings of being overlooked ...

The world has gone silent for Stephen Young at different points in his life. Though deaf to the sounds around him during those times, Young was able to hear the voice of God within him to keep ...

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