Guide to Deaf Ministry, A

By DeAnn Sampley

"What must be seen to be fully appreciated is (sign's) singular appropriateness for religious worship . . . . It is perhaps in the church service that the beauty of sign becomes most evident. Some churches have sign choirs. Watching the robed members sign in unison can be an awe-inspiring experience." (Jerome D. Schein, Speaking the Language of Sign). DeAnn Sampley's book is about ministry to the deaf -- not only worship, but also nurture, service, and understanding. A Guide to Deaf Ministry reveals that serving deaf people involves cross-cultural communication. Those who would minister to the deaf must understand their needs, their language, their world. This book encompasses all these things, showing readers how to begin a deaf ministry, the resources that are available, what the deaf culture is like, and the special aspects of interpreting through sign in the church and worship settings. This is a book for all who seek to minister to deaf people, who live with them, or who number themselves among them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310521912
• ISBN13: 9780310521914
• Release Date: June 1990
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Good Resource

This is a must-have book for anyone interested in ministry with deaf people or signing/interpreting songs. Sign Language is beautiful, but it's deeper than what we hearies see; it must have heart to be effective.

Good beginning guide

Sampley's book is a good resource for beginning a deaf ministry. It contains a little information about sign language and deaf culture, and ideas for approaches to deaf minstry, including ASL translations of well-known hymns. If you are interested in starting a deaf worship, or adding sign language to your worship service, this book should be one of your resources. This is not a sign language resource, but a deaf ministry resource.