Deaf Diaspora

About the Book

Deaf people have the right to read, study, pray, worship, serve, discuss, and meditate on God's word. Ayres calls for the rediscovery of the spiritual legacy of the Deaf-World as he explores the history of ministry programs and proposes a definitive plan for the future. Deaf ministry patterns over the past forty years are highlighted and a description is given of the New Culture of Deafness-brought about by the radical changes in Deaf-World.

Each chapter concludes with useful discussion guides for students or small groups.

Ayres calls for the rediscovery of the spiritual legacy of Deaf-World as he explores the history of ministry programs and proposes a definite plan for the future.

"An invaluable contribution to the field of Deaf ministry "
-Rick McClain, Deaf Pastor for College Church of the Nazarene, Olathe, Kansas

"An unusually keen knowledge of the past, a strong sensitivity with the present, and a proposed plan for the future "
-Duane King, Founder/Executive Director, Deaf Missions, Council Bluffs, Iowa

"God has clearly inspired Bob to write this book for precisely 'such a time as this.'"
-Mary J. High, PhD, Associate Professor, Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, North Carolina

"Deaf Diaspora is a 'must read' for anyone who is active in or serving a Deaf Christian ministry "
-Mark Seeger, Pastor, Jesus Lutheran Church of the Deaf, Austin, Texas

Included are inspirational personal narratives by Chad Entinger.

About the Author

A lover of great coffee, Bob especially enjoys sharing a cup with his wife, Kathy. They have been married for over thirty years and have five grown children: Christina, David, Casey, John and Ana. An ordained minister, Bob has a two masters degrees and has been accepted to a Doctorate of Ministry program at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Bob and Kathy both grew up in Florida. Bob spent most of his adult life in establishing new ministry and service organizations in the non-profit sector. Kathy is an Occupational Therapist with the school system. Bob and Kathy are the founders of YFC Deaf Teen Quest which is now a ministry of Youth for Christ/USA and part of the Campus Life core ministry. Bob serves as the national director of YFC Deaf Teen Quest for Youth for Christ/USA.