How to sign “Minister” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Minister” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Form a loose G hand with your dominant hand, thumb and index extended.
- Bring the hand to the front of your neck near the throat.
- Brush downward against your neck twice with short repeated strokes.
- Aim the palm back toward your own neck as you brush.
- Keep a solemn expression that suits the serious topic of clergy.
Practice tip
Picture brushing a white clerical collar — that image is the memory aid.
Fingerspell “Minister”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.