Ryan Sims

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… Read More »8 Ways to Increase Deaf Attendance in Hearing Churches

Dance shown, praising signing with choreographed dances Vibration Drum or Beats Read Lyrics Read the Lyrics on the screen and sign the words in a word-for-word or concept-based, or however the Holy Spirit leads you. Read the Hymn Book Repeat word with beats Use Deaf Harbor as an example by using Percussion Signing including chanting forms: fight, protest, and spirit songs Copy someone signing the song ASL Poem Handshape ABC Story Traditional ASL Storytelling Deaf raps signing with choreographed dances,… Read More »10 Ways Deaf People Worship

Transcript I want to take this opportunity to let you know 8 reasons why Deaf ministry is so important.  Most Deaf don’t have access to a Bible or even portions of Scripture because their language is visual and not based on written words around the world. Currently, around the world, there is no complete Bible in any signed translation. The ASLV (American Sign Language Version) started in the fall of 1970. Soon the completion of the ASLV is set for… Read More »8 Reasons Why Deaf Ministry is Important