The purpose of Silent Word Ministries, Inc. and the Silent Word Mission Board is to fulfill the Great Commission by evangelizing the Deaf world and edifying deaf ministries for the Glory of God. SWM is a trustworthy ministry serving local churches, producing trusted literature, meeting the needs of deaf ministries, and assisting qualified, like-minded missionaries to “go into all the (Deaf) world” for Christ. SWM is Baptist in doctrine and practice, fundamental in belief and position, independent in affiliation, and worldwide in mission. SWM is a non-profit ministry “Here to Serve” all who serve Christ in Deaf ministries.
Who is Silent Word Ministries?
Our Goal
We go into all the world and preach the Gospel, and to teach those who are saved. We represent Christ to the Deaf world by preaching, teaching, printing, publishing, and evangelizing.
The desire of our ministry is prayer for boldness to share Christ, wisdom for the best way, and open doors of opportunity that deaf people will be saved, families strengthened, and churches served.
Our Mission
- Mission Statement …
“But We Will Give Ourselves … To The Ministry Of The Word” — To Deaf People Worldwide — (Acts 6:4) - Ministry Verse …
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” –Philippians 1:6 - Motto …
The desire of our ministry is prayer for boldness to share Christ, wisdom for the best way, and open doors of opportunity that deaf people will be saved, families strengthened, and churches served. - What We Believe — Articles of Faith… read here.
Our Finances
Nonprofit …
We are an approved non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, independent from any organization or society. We are supported by churches and friends who share our burden to reach the deaf world for Christ. Our policy is to remain debt free and build only as the Lord provides. Because of your gifts and support, many deaf people will hear in Heaven. We are here to serve!
Literature and Sales …
Sales and donations help print more literature and distribute materials FREE to Deaf people and deaf ministries. See ministries listed next….
Our Ministries
- Silent Word Newspaper
- Silent Word Publications
- Gospel Tracts
- 10-year Bible Studies
- Sign Language Materials
- Deaf Bible Institute
- SWM Video Productions
- ASL Videos
- Bible-Teaching Videos
- Sign The Bible
- Area-wide Meetings
- Fantastic Saturdays
- D-Days
- SWMB Mission Board
- SWM Outreach Ministries
- SWM Northeast
- SWM International
- Ministry of Helps
- Marketplace Ministries
- Short-term Mission Trips
- Meetings
- Camps – Retreats
- Missions Conferences
- Annual ASLI Training
- Establish & Reorganize Deaf Ministries
- Internet Ministry
- SilentWord.org
- “Link” Ministries
- Online Store
- Follow8Steps.org
- DeafBibleInstitute.org
Our Founders
Ted & Carlene Camp founded Silent Word Ministries in 1966. They printed the first issue of “The Silent Word” newspaper the following year. Learn how God eventually expanded Silent Word Ministries to include many missionary families, a mission board, and a world-wide outreach to Deaf people.
Our Leadership Team
Ted & Carlene Camp
Founders
Jon & Diane Barr, President
Director of Operations
Jim & Terry Bracelin, Vice President
Director of Outreach
Frank & Ursala Rasmussen
Advisor – Assistant
David & Vicki Bennett
SWM International
Director
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About Silent Word Ministries
We go into all the world and preach the Gospel, and to teach those who are saved. We represent Christ to the Deaf world by preaching, teaching, printing, publishing, and evangelizing.
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