Spotswood

Deaf Church Spotswood

Deaf Church Spotwood exists to be a community of light to the Deaf of Fredericksburg and the surrounding area by making disciples who love God and love their neighbor.

Join us for our Deaf worship service on Sundays at 11A in the College Building!

A Message from Pastor Bob Rhoads

Bob is the pastor of the Deaf community in Fredericksburg and beyond. Bob was born Deaf in Lancaster, PA where he grew up in a Christian home.  He came to Christ at the age of 9.  Bob was mainstreamed with the deaf program through Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Lancaster County but transferred to Model Secondary School for the Deaf and graduated.

When Bob attended East Carolina University in NC, he got involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU).  It was there that Bob grew in the Lord and was trained in evangelism and discipleship. After graduating with a BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation, he joined staff with CRU to launch the first Deaf campus ministry at Gallaudet University. After 15 years in Washington DC, Bob transitioned to join staff with Youth for Christ ministering to the Deaf high school students at Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, MD for 8 years.  During that process, Bob accepted God’s call to be a pastor for the Deaf Congregation in Alexandria, VA.

Bob developed a heart to help reach the Deaf and to train them in the ways of our Lord Jesus Christ. With our Lord God and Spotswood’s support as a church planter, Bob is launching a Deaf church. There are very few Deaf Churches across our nation. Time is short to reach out to the Deaf communities. Only 2% knew Christ personally.

Bob is married to a beautiful Deaf woman named Karen for over 30 years. Together, they have 5 children who are fluent in American Sign Language and 4 grandchildren who are learning to sign. 

Bob Rhoads

Deaf Church Pastor

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Sundays for Deaf Church

Connect Group

Sunday | 9:30 – 10A | M-9 (Mobile Unit)

Join us for a weekly small group gathering!

Worship

Sunday | 11A | College Building

Join us each week as we gather to worship in American Sign Language (ASL), centered on God’s Word and community. Our services are designed for the Deaf, hard of hearing, and their families, with voice interpretation available for hearing guests. Come and experience a welcoming space where all can encounter Christ together.

Midweek for Deaf Church

Growth Group

Wednesday | 6:30PM | E-111

Come recharge during the week as we meet for Bible study, prayer, and community in ASL. Our midweek gathering is a relaxed time to grow deeper in God’s Word and encourage one another. Voice interpretation is provided for hearing friends and family. Everyone is welcome!

Prayer Gatherings

First Friday
of each month

6P | Host home by email

Join us as we come together for a special time of prayer in ASL. This gathering is dedicated to lifting up one another, our community, and the world before the Lord.