This project aims to make key biblical narratives accessible to the deaf community in Sri Lanka by creating gospel selections in Sri Lankan Sign Language in video format.  

Training and regular committee meetings to plan and coordinate the project’s key components are also part of the process, to ensure an accurate representation and clear communication using Sri Lankan Sign Language.  

In 2024, the team successfully launched a series of videos telling stories of Jesus’ ministry. In 2025, this project will launch ‘Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand ‘ (John 6:1-15), ‘The Beatitudes’ (Mathew 5 to 7), ‘The Parable of Weeds among Wheat’ (Matthew 13:24 – 30), ‘The Parable of the Mustard Seed’ and ‘The Parable of the Yeast’ (Matthew 13:31- 34). 

This project aims to impact at least 1,000 people, with a greater potential impact, as the estimated number of Christians who are deaf is around 20,000. The project will also strengthen churches to work more closely with the deaf community. The resources will improve the quality of church teaching for the deaf, and result in more deaf people being able to be involved in Bible ministry. 

The Gospel Parables in Sign Language is a resource for deaf people that can motivate them to study the Bible. Despite the challenges they face, through these resources, they can experience more of the love and faithfulness of God. It is hoped that having Gospel Parables in sign language will make them feel that they are valuable in God’s eyes.