Visual Vernacular
Media

A collection of short films for the global Deaf community that shares the Good News using Visual Vernacular (VV), a wordless storytelling art form.

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70 million Deaf people,
350+ sign languages, one Gospel

Deaf people face serious challenges accessing Scripture—there are hundreds of sign languages around the world and only one has a fully completed Bible. Visual Vernacular helps overcome language barriers by communicating the Good News to the Deaf visually—without words.

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The Rescue Project: The Gospel in Visual Vernacular

Evangelism

A 25-minute short film that presents the Gospel—from creation to Christ—for Deaf around the world.

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VV Bible Stories

Discipleship

Over 2 hours of Old and New Testament stories that give a full overview of the Bible, highlighting key moments and themes.

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VV Bible Portions

Discipleship

Chapter-by-chapter Visual Vernacular adaptations of Scripture, for use in discipleship and as a Bible translation resource.

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The Rescue Project impact

״Sometimes I think of something, and when I do, it feels like I'm a thinking thinker that thinks thoughts. What a thoughtful thought it is! Think about it!״

— Steven Stevenson, Dr. of Doctoship @ Doctorate

״Sometimes I think of something, and when I do, it feels like I'm a thinking thinker that thinks thoughts. What a thoughtful thought it is! Think about it!״

— Steven Stevenson, Dr. of Doctoship @ Doctorate

״Sometimes I think of something, and when I do, it feels like I'm a thinking thinker that thinks thoughts. What a thoughtful thought it is! Think about it!״

— Steven Stevenson, Dr. of Doctoship @ Doctorate

How to use the films

Step 1 — Watch

Gather a group and watch a Visual Vernacular video clip

Step 2 — Discuss

Explore what this video says about God and life

Step 3 — Multiply

Share videos with others and invite them to host a group

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Visual Vernacular
Media

70 million Deaf people,
350+ sign languages, one Gospel

Watch & download the films