Publisher's Synopsis
With its various ministry models, Deaf ministry offers faith communities ways to grow and make disciples. Diving into these ministry models, readers are introduced to Deaf ministry and its different aspects that includes accommodations, ways to build your Deaf ministry, and considerations of hospitality and inclusion, to not only help you grow your church, but to help expand the body of Christ. A one of a kind resource, this book provides insight from ministers serving in both Deaf ministry and disability ministry settings. The third edition includes best practices and strategies, ways to promote the ministry, how to implement a family ministry and a music ministry, Deaf-blind etiquette, an expanded disability ministry chapter, guidelines for a Deaf ministry committee, typical responsibilities for a Deaf ministry coordinator, how to plan and teach an ASL class, and much more! This is a great resource for any church library.