Sonshine School
Purpose/Cause/Passion: We provide excellent ASL interpreters who love Jesus for events, music, and media that equip Deaf people for life and ministry.
Our Niche: Developing Jesus-loving interpreters to provide access for Deaf communities within Christian events, music, and media.
Sonshine Interpreting highly values the training and discipleship of Christian Interpreters SO THAT we provide excellent interpreting that equips Deaf people for life and ministry. In 2024 we created our 10 year vision. By 2035, Sonshine Interpreting will foster a network of 1,000 Jesus-loving interpreters equipped with professional development and mentorship opportunities. To reach our goal, we started offering 4 types of virtual development under “Sonshine School”.
For Interpreters/DIs
Workshops
Mentoring
Community of Practice
For the hearing audience
Lunch and Learns
Most workshops and CoPs have CEUs available and cost $45. We look forward to seeing you! We love our Sonshiners!
*Proceeds from Sonshine School support the Mission-Minded Interpreter (MMI) Fund.
Taxes & Tithing: Faithful Giving and Smart Tax Planning
Virtual workshop
Rosemary Bocian
Saturday, June 6, 1-3pm CT
.2 CEUs PS
$45
Discover how your generosity and your tax strategy can work together, not against each other. In this insightful webinar, we’ll explore how to honor your faith through giving while making wise, informed financial decisions.
Many people don’t realize that tithing interacts directly with the tax code. Understanding these tax rules can help you maximize both your charitable impact and your tax benefits.
In this workshop, we’ll cover:
-The difference between the standard deduction and itemizing, and when each makes sense
-What tithing is and how it fits within charitable giving from both a faith and financial perspective
-How to properly deduct charitable donations, including important updates in recent tax law
-Smart giving strategies like Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and “bunching” donations to maximize tax benefits
Whether you’re already giving or looking to be more intentional, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to steward your resources wisely—both spiritually and financially.
Register here
Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL) interpreters can be requested up until 7 days before the event. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.
Interpreting Worship Music
Virtual Workshop
Sunday, May 17, 3-5pm CT
Presenters: Mistie Suhr & Sara Arrington
.2 CEUs PS
$45
The poetry and heart of an author is written right into the music we use to worship our Creator. Yet, when we try to interpret that same music, we often fall flat. Is it our affect? Is it our lack of understanding? Is it our approach? Music is often the last thing we focus on in our prep, but perhaps it is the most important part, in order to help our deaf audiences be able to prepare their hearts to worship our Lord.
In this workshop we will help equip interpreters to express music in a clear way that supports deaf people worshiping God. We will learn strategies to approach music, both when we have time for prep, and when we don’t have time for prep. We will provide guidelines to help ensure that the music we interpret is not lost on the audience, but has them engaged in worship. We will engage you in topics such as, researching music, beats, rhymes, and assessing our own performance before we even meet our clients. Join us!
Register here
Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL) interpreters can be requested up until 7 days before the event. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.
The Deaf Leader Experience in Religious Settings
Virtual workshop
The Deaf Leader Experience in Religious Settings
Anne Freeman
Thursday, April 30, 5pm - 7pm CT
.2 CEUs PS
$45
This workshop will provide the opportunity for participants to learn from Deaf religious leaders about what their experience has been working with interpreters in their various faith based settings, including a synagogue and Catholic and Protestant churches. Through an interview process and a chance to ask questions, attendees will learn from the suggestions that the panel members offer.
Register here
Sonshine Interpreting values the development of both hearing and Deaf interpreters. For all workshops, presenters will select their primary communication language (e.g., English or ASL), and Sonshine will provide interpreters to ensure full inclusion. We represent a wide range of Christian denominations, centered on the tenets of the Nicene Creed. Opinions and views shared by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Sonshine Interpreting.
Want to learn more? Be sure
to visit our Archived Workshops!
Options like:
VRI Set Up
International Sign
Bible Translation
Ethics
Trauma and the Interpreter
and more!