Caribbean & International Christian Centers for the Deaf
Tom was saved at the age of 23 under the ministry of Berean Baptist Church, Salem, VA. Deb was saved at an early age under the ministry of Salem Baptist Church.
Tom and Debbie have now been married for 27 years and have two fine sons that know and love the Lord. The Turners have been actively involved at Woodland Church in Troutville, Virginia since 1981.
Tom served as Manager of a large Christian camp for six years. Then in 1989 Tom & Debbie were accepted as Missionaries to the deaf with the "Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf". They spent close to three years in Jamaica working with the deaf where Tom served as Assistant Manager and then as Acting Manager.
They have now returned to the U.S. where they are serving in the U.S. office. Present primary responsibilities include: scheduling and coordinating work teams to Jamaica (over 2,000 persons ,scheduled for 1998; in charge of CCCD 's Child Sponsorship Program. Tom also returns to Jamaica periodically throughout the year to fill short term staffing needs and for new missionary training.
The Caribbean Christian Center for the deaf was established in 1958 with one primary goal in mind: To teach a language to deaf children so that they too might have a chance to hear the Good News of Jesus.
Over 90% of these deaf children are accepting Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior!! After salvation, each student continues at CCCD a life of decipleship.
One of our secondary goals is to teach academics and vocational skills that the deaf might experience an abundant, Christ centered life on this earth.