{"id":690,"date":"2026-11-12T12:32:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T10:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signsoflifemissions.org.za\/?page_id=690"},"modified":"2026-11-12T12:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T10:33:02","slug":"bible-baptist-college-for-the-deaf-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.signsoflifemissions.org.za\/?page_id=690","title":{"rendered":"Bible Baptist College for the Deaf"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Learn the Deaf way\u2026<\/h3>\n

Deaf people are not like hearing people. \u00a0How? \u00a0Hearing people learn through a spoken language. \u00a0Deaf people learn through a visual language. \u00a0Principles of learning are the same, but the language of communication and instruction is not. \u00a0Bible Baptist College for the Deaf is a ministry of the Bible Baptist Church of the Deaf.<\/p>\n

Our church is different from a \u201chearing\u201d church in that all services are in Sign Language: the language of the Deaf. \u00a0A Deaf church is simply a church that uses Sign Language as its language of communication; much the same as a Xhosa church, a Korean church, or any other church. Going to a Deaf church is different in that everything learned is through the Eyes instead of the Ears.<\/p>\n

Bible Baptist Church of the Deaf was established in 1996 and through our outreach many people have been led to faith in Christ.<\/p>\n

Why a Deaf Church?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jesus said, \u201cGo ye, therefore, and teach all nations\u2026\u201d \u00a0Matthew 28:19<\/p>\n

The word \u201cnations\u201d means \u201ctribe or people group.\u201d \u00a0Because God created all languages (Genesis 11), He wants all language groups to know the Gospel of Jesus Christ. \u00a0A Deaf church is simply a church that reaches the people group that uses Sign Language. \u00a0If Sign Language is your method of communication, then a Deaf church is for YOU!<\/p>\n

A Biblical Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most church outreach to the Deaf depends upon hearing interpreters to interpret the sermon from a spoken language to a visual language. \u00a0This can be helpful, but is not the best means for the Deaf to learn. \u00a0In any setting, the best learning takes place when the language of teaching is the same used by the students who look to their instructors as role models. \u00a0Jesus commanded us to make disciples of all nations. \u00a0We are to establish churches for those disciples, not \u201cministries.\u201d \u00a0Therefore, the Deaf church is the Biblical approach to reaching the Deaf community.<\/p>\n

A Bible College for the Deaf<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Bible College has grown out of the need to train men and women for ministry. \u00a0If you are Deaf and want to learn to serve the Lord, then BBCD is the place for you. \u00a0If you are hearing and want to learn to reach the Deaf, then BBCD is the place for you. \u00a0A clear focus on God\u2019s Word, a growing and Biblical New Testament Church, and encouragement to grow for Christ are all reasons to come to Bible Baptist College for the Deaf. \u00a0Contact us today!<\/p>\n

What are the goals for your life?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do you have an interest to learn God\u2019s Word? \u00a0Bible Baptist College for the Deaf will help you prepare yourself for Christian service. \u00a0God\u2019s Word command us to \u201cStudy to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.\u201d<\/em> \u00a0 2 Timothy 2:15. \u00a0We are living in a time when false doctrine and false churches are everywhere proclaiming their false teachings. \u00a0Are YOU prepared to know if they are teaching right or wrong? \u00a0Do YOU know God\u2019s Word? \u00a0If not, then perhaps you need to consider Bible Baptist College for the Deaf. \u00a0Our verse by verse study of Scripture will equip you to know what you believe about God\u2019s Word and help you stand for Christ in a sinful world. \u00a0God\u2019s Word says, \u201cFinally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. \u00a0Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.\u201d<\/em> \u00a0Ephesians 6:10 \u2013 11\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you feel called to Christian ministry, then Bible Baptist College for the Deaf is the place for you. \u00a0Our classes will give you the right foundation for a life of Christian service. \u00a0Each class is rooted in God\u2019s Word and will help prepare you for ministry. \u00a0The Word of God is our text book and will equip us to face the many battles of the Christian life. \u00a0David said, \u201cThy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.\u201d<\/em> \u00a0Psalms 119:105. \u00a0God\u2019s Word is the answer for the problems people face in life. \u00a0If we know God\u2019s Word, then we are equipped to help people find Christ and find hope.<\/p>\n

If you are unsure about what God wants for your life, then Bible Baptist College for the Deaf is the place for you. \u00a0Our classes will help you become strong in your walk with the Lord and will be a foundation for wherever God may lead you.<\/p>\n

Contact us for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Learn the Deaf way\u2026 Deaf people are not like hearing people. \u00a0How? \u00a0Hearing people learn through a spoken language. \u00a0Deaf people learn through a visual language. \u00a0Principles of learning are the same, but the language of communication and instruction is not. \u00a0Bible Baptist College for the Deaf is a ministry\u2026<\/p>\n

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