Our Story

Serving the Deaf Community

GIDM is a community of faith rooted in the love of God. We believe worship is not just found in prayer, it’s something expressed in everything we do. Our philosophy is deeply rooted in the Holy Scriptures, life’s only guidebook. Come and join us to experience God’s grace for yourself. There’s a special place for you at our welcoming church.

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Our Calling

Since 2017, we have striven to create a strong community driven by the teachings of Jesus Christ, which are the guiding force in the lives of our growing congregation. Through our worship, activities and special community, we give our members the chance to become fully immersed in the wisdom and teachings of the Lord.

Greater Indianapolis Deaf Ministries is helping to spread the Good News of salvation in Jesus to Deaf people all over the world by supporting the following Ministries.

DEAF MISSIONS

Mission: We clearly communicate the Gospel of Jesus with Deaf people through their heart language, culture and identity.
Deafmissions.com

DEAF HARBOR

Mission: Deaf Harbor’s mission is to provide clear Biblical resources in ASL, transformational special events, in-depth training, and meaningful Christian fellowship opportunities leading to new life and a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Deafharbor.org

DEAF STREETLIGHT

(formerly Deaf Institute) Deaf Streetlight’s mission is to connect Deaf individuals with community, families, Jesus and His church.
Deafstreetlight.com

DEAF KIDS CONNECT

(formerly Silent Blessings Deaf Ministries) Our mission is to equip Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, their families, and churches with resources for a lifelong relationship with Jesus.
Deafkidsconnect.com

CRU

(Deaf missionary Catherine Mast). CRU is a caring community passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ. Our purpose is helping to fulfill the Great Commission in the power of the Holy Spirit by bringing people to faith in Jesus Christ, building them in their faith and sending them to win and build others.
Cru.org

Converge

(Deaf Missionary Missy Barone). Our goal is to give every person the opportunity to hear the gospel, say “yes” to Jesus, grow in faith, be equipped to serve and be sent out. We want every person to experience a life-changing, personal relationship with Jesus.
Converge.org

Pioneer Bible Translators

(Pioneer Bible Translators). Moldova Sign Language project – PBT exists to disciple the Bibleless, mobilizing God’s people to provide enduring access to God’s Word. Deaf people everywhere must have access to God’s Word in their sign language.
Pioneerbible.org

Deaf Paraclete

(Deaf Paraclete). Greg Vollmar Deaf Ministry – Deaf Paraclete is a Deaf-led missionary ministry devoted to bringing God’s Word to Deaf people in their heart languages through Scripture access, discipleship, and spiritual empowerment.
deafparaclete@gmail.com

Who We Are

LEADERSHIP AT GIDM

Here to Guide You

The best church leader is a team. At GIDM, we’re blessed with an outstanding group of dedicated believers and religious leaders who conduct services, run events and keep our community on a clear spiritual path.

Pastor Dr. Francis J. Casale

Michael Galagan

Elder

Ralph Visscher

Elder

Leithia Whited

Deaconess

Beatrice Pfaff

Deaconess

Ronda Jo Bilz

Deaconess