"Go ye into ALL the world"

Includes DEAF People

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WHY DEAF PEOPLE?

Deaf people have been
neglected by many churches.

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PARTNER WITH US

Your prayers and help are needed. Schedule a meeting in your church.

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SILENT WORD MINISTRIES

See our ministry in action.
Help reach Deaf people for Christ.

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Meet Jon and Diane

Jon and Diane Barr are missionaries with Silent Word Ministries.
They have been ministering to the Deaf world together since 1981.

Jon Barr

Jon Barr

Missionary – President, Silent Word Ministries

Diane Barr

Diane Barr

Missionary – Bookkeeper, Silent Word Ministries

Silent Word Ministries Mission Team and Building

Silent Word Ministries

“Into the Silent World… With the Silent Word”

Our Ministry in Pictures

God loves people. Deaf people are our focus. “How shall they hear without a preacher?” Romans 10:14

PRAYER LETTERS & UPDATES

There is always something happening at Silent Word Ministries. Pray for our literature ministry, Fantastic Saturdays, ASL Institute training for church interpreters, video ministry, the Silent Word Newspaper, and more. 

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2023-03 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends, March 2023 It seems as though we ended 2022 running full speed ahead. The fast pace continued through March, and has even increased. We were thankful to be[…]

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2022-11 Prayer Letter (SWM)

November/December 2022 Dear SWM Friends, “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands…. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him,[…]

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2022-09 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends Thank you for your prayers and support as Diane and I attended the DeafNation World Expo last month. One day a Deaf couple approached me at the Silent[…]

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Picture of SWM Booth at Deaf Nation World Expo (DNWE)

2022-08 Prayer Letter (SWM)

August/September 2022 Dear SWM Friends, A Deaf couple approached me at the Silent Word Ministries booth at the recent DeafNation World Expo and said, “I want to give money to[…]

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FAQ

What is Fantastic Saturday?

Fantastic Saturdays and D-Days (Deaf Days) are free, area-wide, all-day workshops for deaf people, deaf ministry workers and hearing people. The day is filled with excitement, encouragement, and fun. Everyone is invited to attend. All teaching will be voiced and signed. SWM literature and materials will be available at discounted prices. Lunch is provided by the host church. A love offering will be received. We look forward to seeing you at a Fantastic Saturday or D-Day in your area.

WHO

All Deaf and Hearing people are welcome. You do not need to know sign language.

LUNCH

The host church provides a light lunch at no charge. Come and enjoy!

COST

Free. There is no charge. An offering will be received to help with the expenses of the speakers.

WHERE

These meetings are conducted in selected areas. Click to learn more.

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FAQ

What is ASL Institute?

Church interpreters value professional American Sign Language training in a Christian environment. ASLI and Deaf Bible Conference are regional, 3-day training meetings hosted by selected churches. 

WHO

Deaf and Hearing people are welcome. There are classes for beginners and workshops for intermediate and advanced signers. 

ASL INSTITUTE

There is something for all levels of signers from beginners (learning ABCs) to intermediate and advanced signers. 

COST

The $50 registration includes all classes, materials, and Friday lunch and supper. Please arrange your own lodging. A hotel list is provided

TIMES

ASLI starts on Thursday after supper and ends on Saturday before lunch. Friday classes meet from 8AM to 6PM.

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“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”  — Matthew 9:37-38