It’s hard to believe that it is already April. Alamo Deaf Church celebrated its first 6^th month anniversary on April 3^rd. Pastor David and I reshared our vision for the Church and the Deaf community here in San Antonio. And I’d like to share it with you as well.

There are approximately 75,000 Deaf and HOH people in the greater San Antonio area. Statistically, 98% of Deaf people are unchurched or don’t know Jesus. That comes out to about 73,500 people.

There are several hearing churches in the area, some have interpreters available to serve the Deaf. There are only 3 Deaf churches in San Antonio and New Braunfels. There was nothing for the Deaf in the southwest area of San Antonio. We were blessed by the people and leaders of Mighty Fortress who believed in our vision and allowed us to use their building without cost.

Alamo Deaf Church exists to “connect Deaf people to the heart of Father God.” It is our desire to be a natural support for hearing parents with Deaf children, Deaf parents with hearing children, and Deaf parents with Deaf children. All services are in American Sign Language (ASL) with vocal interpretation for the hearing.

90% of Deaf children are born to hearing parents. Less than 8% of hearing parents will learn sign language with only 2% of fathers learning to sign for their children. We want this to change and have chosen to meet this need by providing ASL classes prior to service. We anticipate adding pastoral counseling and community education opportunities in the near future.

While Pastor David and I are “equal” on paper, I have submitted myself to his mentorship in Deaf ministry. We are actively searching to identify and train up other Deaf pastors/elders and deacons. We have purposed to have a Deaf majority in all leadership positions. We believe in team teaching, each alternating weekly.

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