What We Do?
Our Purpose
Silent Impact Ministry for the Deaf was established for the purpose to encourage and strengthen Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people in their faith and to provide opportunities to learn how to become leaders while preaching the Gospel of salvation to those who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Hearing.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to make more and better followers of Jesus Christ. The mission shall include providing fellowship, helping people, preaching, teaching, and evangelizing to Christians and non-Christians seeking.
Our History
In 2007, Deaf Young Adults for Christ (DYAC) was established to help young adults learn to run a non-profit organization, develop leadership skills for the future, and strengthen their faith while ministering to others. Seventeen years later, DYAC transformed into SIMD, removing age limits, adding more responsibilities and roles, and encouraging youth participation in committee meetings.
Get Involved
We welcome everyone to come and be a part of our community. Whether you are a long-time believer or just curious about Silent Impact Ministry for the Deaf, we would love to have you join us. We offer a variety of programs and events for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Board Members
Steven Santiago
Earnest Sigamoney
Steven Santiago
Treasurer
Steven Santiago, also known as S7, was born in Puerto Rico and currently resides in Virginia with his wife and two teenagers. He is a sociable individual, who enjoys interacting with people from all walks of life, and is dedicated to continually learning and strengthening his relationship with Christ. His primary goal as the SIMD treasurer is to enhance his financial skills and to guide and educate SIMD members. However, his ultimate mission is to bring more people to Christ, a goal that inspires his every action.
Committee Members
Joshua Piccerillo
Joshua Piccerillo
Joshua Piccerillo
Camp Meeting Committee
Uloma Piccerillo
Joshua Piccerillo
Joshua Piccerillo
Camp Meeting Committee
Uloma Piccerillo became an Adventist through her father, and she learned why we should keep the Sabbath and the Ten Commandments. She is married to her excellent husband, Joshua Piccerillo, and they have four children, with another child on the way. They are excited to grow their family. She is looking forward to being an excellent servant to God. She desires to seek more deaf people to accept Christ as their personal Savior by joining DYAC as a Vice-President for two years.
Advisors
Beth Dobson
Farrah Gooding-Santiago
Farrah Gooding-Santiago
Advisor
Beth A. Dobson was born deaf due to maternal rubella. After receiving Bible study sessions from Pastor Paul Kelly in the early 1990s, she became an active member of the SDA church. Beth serves as an advisor to the SMID Board of Directors and is currently the Chairperson of the 3ADM Board of Directors. She has been a Teacher of the Deaf for over 23 years and finds joy in working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Additionally, she taught English and Reading to post-secondary Deaf/HH students at Gallaudet University for 8 years. Beth's favorite statement is "Look forward to the Second Coming of Jesus!" She has been married to Mike for 26 years, and they have two adult sons.
Farrah Gooding-Santiago
Farrah Gooding-Santiago
Farrah Gooding-Santiago
Advisor
Temp Web Master
Farrah Gooding-Santiago was born deaf into a 2nd generation Adventist family in the Caribbean. She and her parents moved to Canada for education. Eventually, thru John Blake, she was connected to other deaf Adventists across North America, not feeling like the only Adventist in her world. Realizing the importance of outreaching and networking with other families that have deaf/HofH children, she joined DYAC as a Vice-President and a secretary for four years before the changes to SIMD.
Sheelah Kimbrough
Farrah Gooding-Santiago
Sheelah Kimbrough
Financial Overseer