How to start an ESL ministry
This 3 part series is an excerpt from the the Institute of Cross Cultural Training’s “Reach Out With English” training and has been shared with ICCT’s permission. When planning a Sunday School curriculum, we often begin by focusing on people’s spiritual needs and then we think about how we can address those needs through our […]
Focus on Learner Needs: Key 3 Read More »
This 3 part series is an excerpt from the the Institute of Cross Cultural Training’s “Reach Out With English” training and has been shared with ICCT’s permission. In making your decision to become an ESL teacher, you have probably prayed about your desire to minister to those who have a range of needs that go
Cultural Understanding: Key 1 Read More »
Has your church/ministry decided to start an ESL ministry with the hope of opening doors to share the gospel with non-English-speaking people in the community? If so, the million-dollar question is: how to move from just teaching English to using the ESL ministry to open doors for sharing the gospel? When a church or ministry moves
Big Picture Basis When starting an ESL ministry, it is important to know your goals for the ministry. Do you want to teach English Bible stories? Do you want to provide basic English conversation practice? Do you want to help students study for their green card? Is your ESL ministry a service to the community
An ESL Ministry Journey: Getting Started Read More »
Starting an ESL ministry at your church can be both an exciting and daunting task. Several years ago, my husband and I looked around our international church and realized that there were quite a few people who would really appreciate a place to learn more English. It all started with a woman I’ll call Ann. Church members
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