Ministry Opportunity

Recently we have received e-mails from pastors asking about starting deaf ministries in local churches in the United States. Cheryl and I have put together a program to help American pastors or people who desire this ministry in their community.

We are prepared to offer training here in Honduras with the deaf adults and children in the deaf ministry center. We would offer classes in American Sign language, Spanish, and American deaf culture. Because the sign language here in Honduras uses similar language markers and structure to the American Sign Language, the intern would be able to switch easily from LESHO (Honduran signs) to ASL. The intern would be immersed in both Spanish and Honduras sign language for 6 months to a year, as they work teaching children and adults in classroom, bible class, and community evangelism situations. They would return to your area or church with the tools needed to minister not only to the deaf, but also to help minister to the rapidly growing Spanish population in your areas.

The church would commit to send and support a person (or persons) from their congregation from 3 months to one year, depending on the amount of sign language they know already. The cost include; the ticket to and from San Pedro Honduras, plus $500.00/month. The monthly support would include: room, board, all classes, and transportation. The person would be responsible for their personal items. We can accommodate 8-10 people presently.

The only documentation needed to come to Honduras is a current passport. The intern would be required to exit Honduras every 4 months for 3 days, but they will have the opportunity to visit countries in Central America to satisfy that requirement.

We also have projects for groups that would like to visit for shorter periods. No Spanish or sign language required.

If you would like more information about our projects or the internship, please contact us at logosima@hotmail.com or call our Honduras number 843-278-5734.

Also we ask that you visit our web site at www.logosima.org. Any donations for your support are tax deductible.