{"product_id":"9780595783427","title":"Deaf Diaspora: The Third Wave of Deaf Ministry","description":"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 \u003ci\u003eNew Culture of Deafness\u003c\/i\u003e-brought about by the radical changes in Deaf-World. \u003cp\u003eEach chapter concludes with useful discussion guides for students or small groups.\u003c\/p\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003e\"An invaluable contribution to the field of Deaf ministry \" -Rick McClain, Deaf Pastor for College Church of the Nazarene, Olathe, Kansas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDeaf Diaspora\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e Included are inspirational personal narratives by Chad Entinger.","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103844221168,"sku":"9780595783427","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780595783427_p0.jpg?v=1763724403","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780595783427","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}