Includes bibliographical references and index.

Advancement of the profession -- Ethical issues -- Dynamics of church settings -- Accepting the interpreting request -- Intricacies of interpreting -- Analysis & application -- Funerals & weddings.

Leo Yates, Jr.'s Interpreting at Church: A Paradigm for Sign Language Interpreters, 3rd Edition is a well-written and one-of-a-kind resource that discusses essential information for sign language interpreters who will provide professional services in a church or other Christian environment. The book covers a wide range of materials including certification, ethical issues, standards, compensation, and skill development. Updates and expanded sections in the third edition include: Current certification standards, problem solving techniques, an audit checklist for churches, worship styles, an expanded wedding and funeral chapter, and more. It also contains a religious sign dictionary and helpful suggestions from veteran interpreters.