Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Witnessing to the Deaf and Blind

WHY IMPORTANT: Many who are blind do not feel comfortable talking to strangers. Therefore, it takes skill to give such ones a witness. Jehovah shows loving concern for the blind. (Le 19:14) We can imitate his example by taking the initiative to help the blind spiritually.

HOW TO DO IT:

• “Search out” the deaf and blind. (Mt 10:11) Do you know someone who has a deaf-blind family member? Are there some deaf-blind people in schools, nursing homes, or other facilities in your territory?

• Show personal interest. Your genuine friendliness and sincere interest will help put a deaf-blind person at ease. Try to start a conversation on what Jehovah will do for the deaf-blind. (bhs Intro:2)

• Provide spiritual help. If we find a deaf-blind person in the ministry, we can use tactile sign language to help the person understand our sign publications. If the deaf-blind person has interest in the truth, you can tell the elders about it and they will arrange a publisher with much experience to make a return visit on the deaf-blind person.