Pathmaker Collective

A Collective of Organizations Committed to Ending Scripture Poverty Among the Deaf

The Pathmaker Collective is a growing network of churches, ministries, foundations, businesses, and mission-minded organizations united around a common goal:

Providing God’s Word in sign language for Deaf communities around the world.

Together, we are helping create a future where every Deaf person has access to Scripture in the language they understand best.

Why the Pathmaker Collective Exists

More than 83 million Deaf people worldwide remain among the largest unreached people groups. Over 200 sign languages still have little to no Scripture available, leaving millions without meaningful access to God’s Word in their heart language.

For many Deaf communities, the Bible remains inaccessible, not because it doesn’t exist, but because it has never been translated into their language.

The Pathmaker Collective was created to change that.

By bringing together organizations that share a passion for the Great Commission, we can accelerate Bible translation, expand Scripture access, and equip Deaf leaders to impact their communities with the Gospel.

Our Shared Goal

Deaf Pathway Global is working to produce the New Testament in multiple sign languages by 2033 through Deaf-driven Bible translation.

The Pathmaker Collective exists to help make that vision a reality.

Every organization that joins becomes part of a larger movement working to:

  • Translate Scripture into sign languages

  • Increase access to God’s Word through technology

  • Strengthen Deaf-led ministry around the world

  • Equip Deaf pastors, teachers, and church leaders

  • Reach Deaf communities that have never had access to Scripture

Think of your favorite passage or book of Scripture and count the verses that make it up.

At $75 per verse, your gift helps make Scripture accessible in clear and visual ways.

To put that impact into perspective:

  • John 3:16 is one verse. One gift can translate a verse known around the world.

  • The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) is five verses. A gift of $375 helps translate a prayer that shapes faith and practice.

  • Psalm 23 is six verses. A gift of $450 supports a passage of comfort and hope.

  • The Christmas story (Luke 2:1–7) is seven verses. A gift of $525 helps share the story of Jesus’ birth.

  • The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20) is five verses. A gift of $375 helps translate Jesus’ final charge to His followers.

Use the calculator below to see how many verses make up your favorite passage.

This is for one Sign Language.

There are over 200+ Sign Languages with little or no access to Scripture.

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How the Collective Creates Impact

  • Deaf-Driven Translation

    We partner with Deaf translation teams to create accurate and culturally meaningful translations of Scripture in national sign languages.

  • Technology That Expands Access

    Through the Deaf Pathway Bible App, Scripture can be distributed globally and accessed wherever Deaf communities live.

  • Leadership Development

    Translated Scripture becomes a foundation for discipleship, church growth, and leadership training among Deaf believers.

What It Means to Join

As a member of the Pathmaker Collective, your organization joins a community of partners committed to advancing Scripture access among the Deaf.

Members:

  • Invest financially in Bible translation and distribution

  • Pray for Deaf translators and Deaf communities

  • Advocate for Deaf missions within their networks

  • Collaborate toward a shared Kingdom vision

  • Receive regular updates on translation progress and impact

Collective Giving. Collective Impact.

On average, $75 helps translate one verse of Scripture. As organizations come together, individual gifts become chapters, books, and complete New Testaments.

No single organization can meet the need alone.

But together, through the Pathmaker Collective, we can help ensure that Deaf communities encounter God’s Word in their own language.

Become a Member

We are inviting a select group of churches, ministries, foundations, and businesses to become members of the Pathmaker Collective.

Together we can accelerate Bible translation, expand Scripture access, and help end Scripture poverty among the Deaf worldwide.

Our Partners

Join the Pathmaker Collective

Become part of a growing coalition working to bring God’s Word to Deaf communities in their heart language.