8 Ways to Increase Deaf Attendance in Hearing Churches
Encourage members of the clergy to learn ASL.
Provide opportunities for the deaf to worship and learn in an atmosphere in which ASL is the primary language.
Advance the awareness and respect for deaf culture and people.
Provide leadership opportunities for the deaf to participate and or lead in the areas of pastoral care, worship and education.
Work to increase awareness among all ministers in pastoral care such as chaplains, hospice workers, parish and hospital staff, and funeral directors about the needs of people who are deaf.
Provide the deaf access to retreats and spiritual enrichment sessions facilitated by ASL.
Educate deaf people about the services and opportunities they offer.
Work together for stewardship to raise money for deaf ministries, while recognizing the broader definition of stewardship, such as volunteer service of time.