Christians in 16 countries will finally get their own versions of New Testament stories. An estimated 160,000 people will be able to experience New Testament stories in their own sign languages for ...

(RNS) — The Christian hearing community naturally emphasizes the spoken word, whether through singing worship or reading from the pulpit, and often highlights the various ways one can “hear” God.

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.

When he was a child, he used to envy his siblings, pastor Julius Andrada recalled. “I was left at home to do the chores while they were sent outside to study and play,” he said, adding that before he ...

At the First Baptist Church of Suitland, just across the District of Columbia border in Maryland, a typical Sunday service includes coffee and pastries, warm greetings and a sermon delivered by the ...

For Rev. Marva Petrus, establishing the deaf church has never been just a career. It has been more of a calling from God. "The Lord began to touch my heart to be a pastor for the deaf," said Petrus, ...

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 ...

The deaf live with many challenges, not the least of which are barriers to a spiritual life. But that is changing as more churches add worship services and Bible studies for the hearing-impaired. Next ...