Deaf Ministry

Signs of Our Savior

Honoring God in Our Hearts, in Our Homes, and With Our Hands

Service Times

ASL Sunday School

9:45 a.m.

ASL Sunday Morning Service

10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening (interpreted)

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday (interpreted)

7:00 p.m.

Service Details

The Deaf-friendly adult Bible study class meets every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. The ASL Sunday morning service starts at 10:45 a.m. We meet on the third floor on the north side of the building. Come fellowship and learn the Bible with us! We do not currently have a Deaf children’s class, but we would love to start one.

For the Sunday evening and Wednesday services, we have a section in the auditorium near the pianos reserved for the Deaf to have a clear view of the interpreter and the platform. Interpreting for the Deaf-Blind is available upon request.

Good News for Deaf People

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Watch this video to learn more!

Deaf Ministry Leadership Team

The Athey Family

Tim and Sara Athey and their nine children are a hearing family with a heart for the Deaf community. They have been involved in the Deaf Ministry since 2007, Tim preaches, and they help with interpreting the church services. Tim is a certified Sign Language interpreter and works in the community as well.

Debe Staten

For over 30 years now Mrs. Debe has been involved with the Deaf Ministry at Southwest. She has and continues to serve faithfully as Deaf Ministry coordinator, interpreter, Sign Language teacher, Sunday School helper, and other roles.

The Linzey Family

Josiah teaches the Deaf adult Sunday school class and has been interpreting since he was 12 years old. He and his wife, Danielle, are excited to help the Deaf learn about the Bible and how to have a relationship with God.

The Marota Family

Noe is Deaf and his wife and two children are hearing. They are passionate about more Deaf People learning about Jesus and being freed from their sins. Durning the ASL Sunday morning services, Noe leads the congregational and special music. Allison, his wife, is a certified Sign Language interpreter. She interprets during the services and helps with the special music.

Sign Language Classes

Children’s Sign Language Class

Sundays at 4:30 p.m. — Children ages 4-6 can learn some basic signs in a fun and interactive environment.

Basic Sign Language Class

Sundays at 4:30 p.m. — Anyone age 7 and up can join us in learning vocabulary, grammar, Deaf culture and more!

Intermediate Sign Language Class

Sundays at 5:00 p.m. — This class is designed to build upon basic knowledge of ASL and facilitate practical application of those skills specifically related to ministry.