The Bible you call your own
When Deaf communities see the gospel, thriving faith begins to grow.
Your Deaf neighbor is closer than
you think.
One in every 100 people is Deaf. Whether across the street or across the globe, they live in a world defined by sound.
Why isn’t a written Bible enough?
Imagine learning a written language without ever hearing a sound. For most Deaf people, written text is a second language. A printed Bible not only feels foreign—it’s inaccessible.
But when Scripture is experienced in sign language, it opens the door for faith to take root and grow within Deaf communities.
Sign is a point of vantage.
In sign language, the visual “noise” of written text falls away. The gospel becomes three-dimensional, where the nuance of an expression or the pace of a gesture conveys the weight of God’s love in a way that ink never could.
Seeing the Bible in their heart language is the moment a Deaf person realizes they were never forgotten.
The impact of seeing signs:
- Language Recognition: Affirming that their identity and language are seen and honored by God.
- Human Dignity: Moving from a world made of sound to a Bible made for them.
- Spiritual Growth: Connecting to a Savior whose voice they have finally been shown.
Sign language Bible translation around the world.
There are 350+ unique sign languages. Through the work of translation teams, we are closing the gap daily to ensure no one is left behind. You can track progress using our project dashboard.
Each part does its work.
- Deaf-centered: We partner with Deaf leaders—because there’s nobody else so uniquely capable, so ready to lead translation work for their own communities and guide others in their faith.
- Technology-empowered: We build and refine digital tools—like the Deaf Bible App—that make Scripture accessible instantly, anywhere in the world and encourage ongoing discovery and engagement.
- Community-driven: We honor the unique culture of each sign language community, ensuring the translation feels like “home” and creates space for faith to grow together.
- Church-engaged: We equip the Deaf Church Where network—providing tools so local ministries can welcome their Deaf neighbors with a Bible to call their own and a community where they can belong, worship, and thrive.
Making progress at the speed of sight.
Our Deaf neighbors have been waiting far too long for access to the Bible in their sign languages—and for local churches equipped to foster thriving faith. Now is the moment to ensure that Deaf communities don’t wait another generation.
Investments: Opportunities span from $136 per verse to significant partnerships for entire chapters, books, and even more. This covers the specialized process of high-quality video production provided free in the Deaf Bible App.
Milestones: We are on the path to 153 sign languages having access to life-giving portions of Scripture by 2028.
See the full vision.
With momentum on our side, we can change the story from waiting to thriving in this generation. Discover the roadmap for the mission ahead, and see how you can take your place in this global movement.
