In 2017, we started as a Translation Movement with dozens of Deaf volunteers and interpreters from across Brazil.
In April 2019, this movement evolved into a University Extension Missionary Project, affiliated with the Evangelical University of Goiás (UniEvangélica).
Seven years later, on February 28, 2024, we delivered the entire New Testament translated into Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) by Deaf individuals themselves, offering free and open access to all.
This is an open and continuously updated translation. The NT is awaiting validation by accredited consultants. We are committed to working in accordance with internationally accepted standards set by translation organizations (FOBAI). Publishing the videos is part of the community testing process among Brazilian Sign Language users. Your feedback on the translation is very important to us.
This is how the Kophós Mission was born (meaning “Deaf” in Greek). God gave us three primary goals:
Deaf people are not just a mission field. They are also a mission force that needs to be trained and sent to reach other Deaf individuals. Learn more about the Deaf reality in Brazil.
And fewer than 30 Bible translation projects in Sign Languages are currently underway.
Brazilian missionary organizations have few, if any, programs dedicated to this sociolinguistic group.
There are no theological or missionary training centers adapted to Deaf culture.
It is estimated that there are fewer than 20 Deaf pastors in Brazil, serving a population of about 3 million profoundly Deaf individuals.
Accessible churches in Brazil are scarce, and even fewer recognize Deaf individuals as authentic Christians, capable of being trained and taking on ecclesiastical roles.
The translation of the New Testament was made possible through the support of many individuals, churches, and institutions who prayed and contributed. Over $560,000 were invested over seven years. Now, the challenge is to translate the Old Testament. It’s your turn to be part of this mission
Technology – Libras Bible App. Free access to the New Testament, Sign Language Dictionary, Salvation Plan, Bible Studies, Daily Devotionals, all in Libras.
New signs created in Libras – Linguistic contribution
Monthly accesses
to the Bible TPS
Users in Brazil – and thousands more in various countries
Followers on social media
Daily accesses
Total accesses
Deaf Christians seek pastoral, missionary, and leadership training. They aspire to serve in the church, long to evangelize, disciple, and reach their own. To do this, they need to be trained. Just like our indigenous brothers and sisters, who have gone through the first, second, and now the third wave of missionary work, we believe this is also the natural path for the Deaf community.
That’s why Kophós Mission was born – the first Brazilian Missionary Agency led by Deaf individuals and interpreters, with a sole focus on reaching the Deaf community with the Gospel of Christ.
Paulo Feldmann, president of AMTB
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