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Praise God With Us!

Through God's Eyes is now available in American Sign Language! This video study of God’s heart for the nations is the first curriculum of its kind, uniquely designed for the Deaf Church. We rejoice in God's provision and faithfulness in the process of translating this study! Special thanks to BLESS and the Deaf Millennial Project for their support and partnership in making this new resource possible. Visit christar.org/TGE for more information.

Learn the latest about God's work through the Deaf Initiative, a project of Christar!

2023: Initial Fruit

A few years ago, Christar’s Deaf Initiative was born out of a vision to bring the gospel to the least-reached Deaf. Rejoice with us in the initial fruit from this project! 

Earlier this year, in partnership with Deaf Millennial Project, we launched Through God’s Eyes in American Sign Language—the first Bible study about God’s heart for the nations created specifically for the Deaf.

We also praise God for raising up short-term teams to serve among Deaf Persians last year and this year. During this year’s trip, a group of Deaf Persians held their first worship service, and four individuals made professions of faith in Christ!

Finally, thank God with us that Olivia,* the first long-term Christar worker to serve among the Deaf, arrived on the field this spring.

Join us in praising the Lord for all He has done so far through the Deaf Initiative! And please pray with us for wisdom and guidance as we seek to reach the least-reached Deaf in other areas around the world.

The Story So Far: How God Led Christar to Working with the Deaf

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Deaf Initiative Update: Initial Fruit
Praise God with us for the blessings and answers to prayers that He has brought about through the Deaf Initiative!
Made Possible Through Partnership
On our own, we couldn’t mobilize Deaf believers to share the gospel with least-reached Deaf. But God is making it possible through His people.
Deaf Initiative Update, Quarter 4 2022: Shared Experiences Living in a Silent World
Christar is praying for Deaf believers, who can readily connect with least-reached Deaf, to go on a second short-term trip to the Middle East.
Seeing a Deep Hunger for Truth: Mobilized to Reach the Persian Deaf
A short-term trip to serve among the Persian Deaf laid a foundation for long-term ministry among these least-reached people.
Deaf Initiative Update, Quarter 2 2022 - Opportunity to Reach the Displaced Deaf
The challenges and losses that displaced Deaf persons experience are even greater than what is faced by those who can hear.
Deaf Initiative Update, Quarter 1 2022 - A Small Part in a Great Task
Bringing the good news of Jesus to Deaf living amid least-reached communities is a monumental undertaking. But God is even bigger than this task!
Deaf Initiative Update, December 2021 - Workers Together
Organizations reaching the Deaf should not be silos, whether they are Deaf- or hearing-led. Christar looks to partner with existing ministries!
Deaf Initiative Update, November 2021 - Deaf Workers Wanted
As the Deaf Initiative is starting to take shape, we are praying for a big request: We are asking God to raise up Deaf workers for the Deaf Harvest.
Sharing the Treasure: A Cause for Continual Gratitude
The gospel produces in us steadfast service stemming from the blessings we have in Jesus, compelling us to share the gifts we have received.
Deaf Initiative Update, October 2021 - From Initiative to Ministry
You prayed for the Deaf Initiative, and God has been pleased to begin bringing answers to those prayers!
Deaf Initiative Update, September 2021 - Desiring to Serve Among the Persian Deaf
For several years Daniel and Larissa* have wanted to work among the Deaf. Now, thanks to a recent vision trip, they see how God can use them!
Desiring to Serve Among the Persian Deaf
For several years, Daniel and Larissa* have wanted to work with the Deaf. But opportunities to do so were hard to come by.
Deaf Initiative Update, August 2021 - A Heart for the Deaf
Hear more about how God is leading Olivia* to work among the least-reached Deaf through Christar!
A Heart for the Deaf: Olivia's Story
Praise God that He is bringing people who desire to serve among the least-reached Deaf to partner with us in our Deaf Initiative!
Deaf Initiative Update, July 2021 - What Does it Mean to be Deaf?
While some may see Deafness as a limitation, there are creative ways to reach the Deaf!
Sharing the Treasure: Watchful and Thankful Prayer
We delight in our God who hears and answers, and we rejoice in His gracious provision for our particular needs!
Deaf Initiative Update, June 2021 - Faith's Background
A little bit more of Faith's story and heart for the Deaf.
No Communication Gap: Introducing Faith
Faith, Coordinator of the Christar Deaf Initiative, shares her story and explains the importance of reaching out specifically to the Deaf.
Deaf Initiative Update, May 2021 - Meet Faith
We're thrilled to share a huge answer to one of the requests we have been bringing before the Lord regarding our Deaf Initiative project.
Deaf Initiative Update, April 2021
Steve Coffey, Christar U.S. Director, provides an update on where we are in the process of reaching least-reached Deaf worldwide.
Funding the Mission: A Stunning Picture of the Body at Work
As we seek to reach the Deaf, we need others who, like the BLESS Foundation, are willing to fulfill the role to which God is calling them.
Openness and Opportunity Among the Deaf
God is raising up workers uniquely equipped to communicate the good news among the least-reached Deaf: Deaf believers!
Sharing the Treasure: The Middle of the Story
As we seek to overcome the hurdles that prevent the Deaf from gaining access to the gospel, we deeply need the prayers and support of the Church.
Intersecting People for His Purposes
God works sovereignly to intersect people and places to accomplish His purposes--like reaching the Deaf with the gospel.
The Fruit of Prayer: Our First Workers Among the Deaf
It started with a weekly prayer meeting. Now, several years down the road, we rejoice that Christar workers are serving among the Deaf!
Three Things Christar is Thankful for in 2017
We’ve seen God’s hand at work in countless ways over the past year. Here are just a few of the things we praise Him for in 2017.
A Deaf Church is Born
Misconceptions can hinder Deaf believers from taking leadership roles in their churches. But, God can break through these obstacles.

About the Deaf + FAQ

Wondering why the Deaf need to be reached or can't just read the Bible for themselves? You've got questions, we've got answers!
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Reaching the Deaf

Christar has produced several resources to help Hearing people reach the Deaf. Check them out below!
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Support the Deaf Initiative

If you feel led to join the work of mobilizing Deaf believers to go out to the least-reached Deaf worldwide, you can do so below!
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