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 ...

As Pastor Jeremy Fass preaches the Gospel, the only sound he makes is tiny wisps of breath and the occasional smack of hands coming together. His congregation’s eyes lock on him as he does it. Fass ...

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.

Born hard of hearing, the child of two deaf parents, the Rev. Debbie Buchholz — pastor of a church for the deaf and mother of seven adult children, four of whom are deaf or hard of hearing — parked ...

Its financial struggles notwithstanding, the Vallejo Deaf Church — still one of a very few houses of worship catering to the hearing impaired — celebrated its 20th year last month. Pastor Oscar Bibb ...

The occasional boom of a bass drum punctuates the Mass at St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center on the Northwest Side, signaling particularly important moments during the liturgical service, which is ...

The world has gone silent for Stephen Young at different points in his life. Though deaf to the sounds around him during those times, Young was able to hear the voice of God within him to keep ...

Bible Baptist Church has provided a second ministry experience each Sunday morning for the past 24 years. For many of those who participate, it's the first time in their life a church has them engaged ...

If a hearing impairment has kept you from attending church, the New Port Richey Baptist Deaf Church urges you to try its services. Last Sunday the church celebrated Founder's Day in recognition of its ...

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