LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When it comes to the Christian faith, the deaf community is one of the most underserved. The Deaf Bible Society says close to 98% of deaf people don't know Christ, or go to church.

WASHINGTON (RNS) — At the First Baptist Church of Suitland, just across the District of Columbia border in Maryland, a typical Sunday service includes coffee and pastries, warm greetings and a sermon ...

Pastor Ed Newton was raised by deaf parents in Orlando, Florida. Though the 49-year-old grew up learning American Sign Language, most of the local churches at the time didn't offer services for deaf ...