This course is designed from a Christian perspective to help ministry interpreters share their thoughts, concerns, experience and encouragement with one another. Wendi will bring to the table lessons she has learned as well as blessings, she has received in her 15 years of Baptist Deaf ministry. This course will be offered in a non-threatening environment, where interpreters can experience encouragement in knowing that they are not alone. Together we can make a difference.
- Topics discussed will be
- Deaf ministry vs. interpreting
- The importance of empowering the Deaf within the ministry
- How to minister with Deaf. (The Roman road)
- Boundaries within the ministry: Self-care, caring for other leaders, and burnt out prevention