What is HANDS THAT SERVE DEAF™?

But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him?

And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him?

And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them? 

And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent?

That is why the Scriptures say,

“How beautiful are the feet (Hands) of messengers

who bring Good News!” Roman 10:14-16

Hands That Serve Deaf™ is for you if you are a Believer who feels called to serve Deaf individuals through sign language, worship, and ministry, and a healthy respect for Deaf culture.

Congratulations if Hands That Serve Deaf™ is for YOU! 

Hands That Serve Deaf™ is looking for:

•  Beginners learning ASL for ministry

•  Church volunteers and worship teams

•  Interpreters seeking faith-centered growth

•  Ministry leaders serving Deaf communities

•  Believers discerning their service calling

We offer TWO LEARNING TRACKS....

BEGINNERS / FOUNDATIONS TRACK – For beginners and newer signers learning how to serve Deaf individuals with: 

•  Clarity 

•  Confidence

•  Cultural understanding. 

This cohort will meet on WEDNESDAY evenings, Match 11th through April 15th.

INTERMEDIATE TRACK – For experienced signers, new interpreters, and ministry workers with some working knowledge of ASL, and Deaf Culture Awareness. These students are ready to grow in: 

•  Worship interpretation 

•  Scripture study

•  Music glossing

•  Ministry leadership 

•  and faith-centered service opportunities.

This cohort will meet on THURSDAY evenings, March 12th through Aprll 16th.

Hands That Serve Deaf™ is a six-week Christian teaching and mentoring collective created to equip Believers to serve Deaf individuals and families with clarity, confidence, and cultural understanding.

Participants will acquire and develop conversational sign language skills and deepen their awareness of Deaf culture while learning how to engage in worship, outreach, and discipleship within the local church and community.

Through guided teaching, mentoring, and meaningful discussion, each cohort grows together — strengthening both their communication skills and their heart for service.

Let's be clear.

Hands That Serve Deaf™ is NOT a traditional class. It is a guided, Christ-centered cohort experience led by Deaf and hearing Christian leaders who are actively serving in the local church and in their communities.

Hands That Serve Deaf™ is NOT:

•  A CEU course or continuing education seminar

•  A professional interpreter certification program

•  RID-approved, or affiliated with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

•  An EIPA preparation or assessment program

•  A state licensure or credential-granting training

•  A substitute for formal interpreter education

We do not issue professional interpreting credentials.

We do not prepare students for RID certification or EIPA testing.

We do not represent ourselves as a pathway to professional licensure.

Hands That Serve Deaf™ is a collective because students learn from a TEAM of Deaf and Hearing Christian facilitators, each bringing unique gifts, experiences, and callings.

Facilitators Include:

•  Certified Christian Interpreters

•  CODAs – Children of Deaf Adults

•  Deaf Pastors / Evangelists / Ministers

•  Bible Teachers and Worship Leaders

•  Ministry Leaders

•  Community and Vocational specialists, etc.

Students learn from people doing the work, not just teaching theory.

LEARNING FORMAT

Hands That Serve Deaf™ is delivered fully online.

Every student is placed in a small cohort (group) for:

•  Discussion

•  Encouragement

•  Accountability

•  Spiritual and skills growth

Hybrid options are available for churches and organizations that desire a blend of virtual and in-person learning opportunities.

SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Before March 1 – $99 per person the full six-week cohort 

March 1 and After – $149 per person the full six-week cohort

WHAT TUITION INCLUDES:

•  Six weeks of live cohort teaching (ALL sessions are recorded)

•  All foundational learning materials

•  Vetted ministry and Deaf resources

•  Cohort community access

•  Deaf and Hearing Christian facilitators

•  Certificate of Completion

OPTIONAL REGISTRATION ADD-ON:

$49 per person for the FULL six-week cohort

•  Personalized roundtable coaching (up to 30 minutes weekly)

•  Access to a private curated resource library

All participants who successfully complete the six-week Hands That Serve Deaf™ cohort will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by God’s Hands Agency.

This certificate confirms:

•  Participation

•  Engagement

•  Completion of the Hands That Serve Deaf™ training experience

Participants who do not complete the program requirements will not receive a Certificate of Completion.

Space Is Limited.

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