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The Deaf British of United Kingdom

The Deaf British of United Kingdom, numbering approximately 670,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a community of individuals who are culturally Deaf and actively participate in Deaf culture, often using sign language as their primary means of communication. They mostly adhere to Protestantism and British Sign Language is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Deaf Peoples
Country: United Kingdom
People Cluster: Deaf
Primary Language(s): British Sign Language (bfi)
Primary Religion(s): Protestantism
Population: 670,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG000617

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Pray for the Deaf British of United Kingdom

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Protestantism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

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%
Protestantism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: British Sign Language
Language Family: Sign Language

13%
%
British Sign Language Speakers

Media Resources in British Sign Language:

Films:

No film resources are listed for this language.

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Bible Resources in British Sign Language:

No Bible resources are listed for this language.

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the British Sign Language bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Deaf British are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Deaf British:
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Deaf British of United Kingdom

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.
readMark 10:15

Pray for those who might be trapped in pride, that God will humble them and give them a childlike faith and complete dependence on Him through faith in Christ.

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
readJohn 8:12

Pray that many will come to know Jesus, the light of the world, and have the light of life instead of walking in darkness.

And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.
readActs 4:29

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ and face rejection by unbelievers in their communities, God will give them discernment, boldness, and encouragement to speak His Word.

But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed.
read2 Corinthians 3:16

Give thanks to God for believers around the world who are willing to cross cultures to share the gospel with those who are perishing. Pray that He will work through their witness to draw many to turn to Him.

Deaf British Across Countries (ROP3 - 116527) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress Index ▼LanguageReligion
Deaf BritishPG000617Deaf BritishUnited Kingdom670,000Engaged yet UnreachedBritish Sign LanguageProtestantism

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