Training

DeafYouth Ministries
National Convention

Since 2001, DeafYouth Ministries has sponsored the yearly gathering of Deaf youth ministry leaders, previously called the national symposium, which is a one-of-a-kind event. Experts in the field of Deaf youth ministry from across the country lead worship, workshops, and activities for an amazing experience. This convention provides cutting-edge information, excellent fellowship, training and networking with ministry peers from across the country and denominational spectrum.

Youth Specialties One Day Training (in selected cities)

Through a partnership with Youth Specialties, the premier leader in youth ministry training, highly qualified ASL interpreters are being provided at this training in selected cities. You will find YS OneDay to a great boost to your ministry with teenagers, easy to get to, and affordable as well!

memberships

National Network of Youth Ministries Affinity Network

Join the NNYM Deaf Teen Ministry Affinity Network and receive many benefits. Membership in NNYM is free and is a requirement of becoming a DTM Connect association member.

Deaf Teen Connect Ministry Association is a new ministry network established by a collaboration between DeafYouth Ministries and Deaf Missions (Council Bluffs, IA) primarily for church-based ministries. It is a membership association for ministries with Deaf teenagers who are willing to commit to standards of excellence. There is an annual contribution for remaining an active member of the association. This allows you to use the DTConnect ^_® "Seal of Excellence" and benefits including a 25% discount on the national convention.

Association membership:
$200 per year - churches
$50 per year - individuals

RESOURCES

Deaf Diaspora: The Third Wave of Deaf Ministry
Bob Ayres, 2004

Deaf Diaspora describes the first two waves of Deaf ministry during the last forty years of the 20th Century and the defining traits of the Third Wave of Deaf Ministry as we enter the 21st Century. It provides a practical model for reaching the New Culture of Deafness for Jesus Christ.

Ayres calls for the rediscovery of the spiritual legacy of the DeafWorld as he proposes a definitive plan for the future. Each chapter concludes with a useful discussion guide for students or small groups. This book introduces a number of new concepts and is certain to become the definitive textbook on effective Deaf ministry for many years to come.

Mixed Bag DVD - Deaf Youth Videos

In collaboration with Deaf Missions

Young people face a mixed bag of challenges, which is why Mixed Bag is perfect for your group! Mixed Bag has a variety of DeafMusic, short videos and a skit that will capture the hearts and minds of deaf and hard of hearing young people. You'll find this DVD quickly will become an individual and group favorite! Mixed Bag runs 31-minutes with subtitles and voice-overs. ASL-gloss subtitles are available for the DeafMusic. Only $10 plus shipping!

Includes:

Me Me Me (DeafMusic)
Need You (DeafMusic)
DTQ drama
Booger Movie
Chip Dips
Fast Food
Gap
John 3v16
Pardoned
Sticky Situation

The Map: A Journey to Freedom (interpreted version with subtitles)
Produced by The Portland Fellowship

This DVD by Portland Fellowship is an adaptation of The Map CD-ROM. It has been enhanced with captioning and American Sign Language interpretation.

The Map DVD includes sixteen interactive questions and answers by several people including top ex-gay youth workers Jason Thompson (Director of Portland Fellowship in Portland, Oregon) and Alan Chambers (President of Exodus International, Florida). Mike Haley from Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs, CO, Christine Sneeringer and Victor Bowers from Florida, and six young men and women share their personal stories. Each testimony describes how God has helped them find freedom from their unwanted homosexuality.

This is a great resource for anyone struggling with homosexuality in the Deaf community.