Come to ASLI / DBC in 2021!
We are planning with YOU in mind. Come enjoy the sweet fellowship and exciting workshops with other Christians.
Meeting together to learn
So what is the ASL Institute?
ASL Institute (ASLI) is an annual sign language workshop specifically for church interpreters and deaf ministries. Classes are provided all levels of signers from beginner to advanced.
The Deaf Bible Conference (DBC) meets at the same time, in a different room, and provides clear Bible preaching and teaching by Deaf and hearing presenters using ASL.
Where we meet
Three locations to choose From
Trenton, Georgia (July 8-10, 2021)
Holt, Michigan (July 22-24, 2021)
Collegeville, Pennsylvania (August 5-7, 2021)
A Program For Everyone! Bring Your Whole Deaf Ministry!
Plan now to attend the Silent Word Ministries Annual ASLI! Signers of all skill levels will benefit from the helpful classes and encouraging services. Learn how to have a better deaf ministry!
Up to 12 Hours of
Instruction and Encouragement
2021 Topics (Begins Thursday Night)
Level 1: Beginners
- ABCs & 300-500 Signs
- Introduction to Deaf Culture
Level 2: ASL Basics
ASL Grammar – Clear Signing
Level 3: ASL Interpreting
- Rephrase That! – Restructuring and Rephrasing into ASL
- Hands On Church Music – Practical Practice
- Explaining Bible Words
- Signing Important Verses in ASL
- Practice Presenting the Gospel
- It Depends? – Demand/Control for Church Interpreters
Theme: To Be Announced
Deaf Bible Conference is a challenging time of preaching and teaching, especially for Deaf people. Interpreters and hearing people go to ASLI — Deaf people go to Deaf Bible Conference.
- Bible Messages for the Home
- Learn to Study Your Bible
- Make Good Decisions with Bible Principles
Come enjoy the great fun and fellowship.
Nearby Lodging
Click the map to see local areas and hotels.
Speakers
Jon & Diane Barr
All locations
Ted & Carlene Camp
South Only
Jim & Terry Bracelin
North & Midwest
Allen Snare
South & Midwest (Deaf Bible Conference)
Reed Condra
South only (Deaf Bible Conference)
Rusty VanDonkelaar
North only (Deaf Bible Conference)
Schedule
Topics and speakers may vary in each location.
| Thursday | Event | Interpreting | Basic | Beginner | Deaf |
| 05:30 | Registration | Registration in Lobby | |||
| 06:30 | Welcome | Opening/Introductions/Speakers | |||
| 07:00 | Preaching | Opening Message “The Purpose of Sign Language” – J. Barr | |||
| 07:45 | Break | ||||
| 08:00 | Class | “The Hand Shape of Things” – J. Barr – All in Auditorium | |||
| 09:00 | Fellowship & Book Tables | ||||
| 10:00 | |||||
| Friday | Event | Interpreting | Basic | Beginner | Deaf |
| 08:15 | Devotion | Devotion – Allen Snare – Everyone In Auditorium | |||
| 08:30 | Class | “Rephrase That!” – J. Barr | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 09:30 | Break | ||||
| 09:45 | Class | “Signing Difficult Bible Words” – J. Barr | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 10:45 | Break | ||||
| 11:00 | Class | “Practice Presenting the Gospel” – J. Barr | 3 | ||
| 12:00 | Picture – Everyone Together | ||||
| 12:15 | Lunch | Silent Lunch (ASL Stories) – NO VOICE!!! | |||
| 01:15 | Class | “Church Music Practice Session” – J. Barr | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 02:15 | Break | ||||
| 02:30 | Class | “How Do You Interpret That? – It Depends!” 1 – J. Barr | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 03:30 | Break | ||||
| 03:45 | Class | “How Do You Interpret That? – It Depends!” 2 – J. Barr | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 04:45 | Break | ||||
| 05:00 | Class | “Challenges of the Deaf Ministry” – All in Auditorium – A. Snare & J. Barr | |||
| 06:00 | Supper | Voice & Sign | |||
| 07:00 | See You Tomorrow Morning! | ||||
| Saturday | Event | Interpreting | Basic | Beginner | Deaf |
| 08:15 | Devotion | Devotion – Allen Snare – Everyone In Auditorium | |||
| 08:30 | Class | “More than Sign Language” – J. Bracelin | 6 | 7 | |
| 09:30 | Break | ||||
| 09:45 | Class | “Signing/Teaching Important Verses in ASL” – J. Barr | 7 | 8 | |
| 10:45 | Break | ||||
| 11:00 | Final Class | Announcements/Drawing // Closing Message – J. Bracelin | |||
| 12:00 | See You Next Year! – Preregistration Special – $40 – Register Before You Leave! | ||||