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Advocate We believe the best way to reach Deaf people is through the development of a strong d/Deaf church. Old models viewing d/Deaf ministry as a benevolence outreach (usually motivated by "pity") have been ineffective. A much better approach is to develop the same spirit as we use in foreign missions today. We need to see d/Deaf ministry as a cross cultural outreach. In this approach Deaf language and culture are appreciated and respected. In this approach Deaf leaders and encouraged and nurtured and the d/Deaf church is empowered. This is the kind of approach we advocate. So we encourage cooperation between Deaf and hearing leaders. We support leadership training and education programs to equip Deaf leaders to serve as pastors and church planters. And we do our best to give Deaf ministers a chance to "be heard" by denominational leadership who might otherwise be unaware of these gifted people. We also advocate the use of new technologies that can increase participation of hard-of-hearing people in the life of the church. We
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| Silent Blessings Deaf Ministries 1201 East 5th Street, Suite 11 • Anderson, IN 46012 Voice: 765-643-1040 • VP: 765-643-1040 • Toll Free: 877-FOR-DEAF Email: friends@silentblessings.org Copyright ©2003 Silent Blessings. All Rights Reserved |