The Efata Training Center exists to train American and National missionaries and workers to work with the Deaf in Spanish speaking countries and anywhere God calls them to go.

The Training Center focuses on the uniqueness of reaching the Deaf and not on the specific sign language of any specific country. Our purpose is to train Deaf workers, missionaries, etc. in ministry and missions on the foreign mission field. This give the trainee a unique training environment where they can learn how to meet the needs specific to the country they are called.

The length of time required for training depends specifically on the needs of those being trained. It can be as short as 3 months to as long as several years.

As the needs of the Deaf differ from country to country, the training also is tailored to train in the areas most needed. For example – A missionary may be going to a country with an advanced educational and support system for deaf people, thus, that missionary may not need to focus on building a school or orphanage for the Deaf, but mainly a church. However, another missionary may be going to a very third-world country that has very little in the way of support for deaf people. They would possibly need to learn all aspects of deaf ministry including church, school and care facilities such as orphanages.

Irregardless of the country and needs of the missionary trainee, we are here to serve and act as a resource for any and all who would like to learn and be aware of Deaf missions. We partner with like-faith ministries to provide the maximum amount of help we can for all who would care to help bring the Deaf to the feet of Jesus!