New in America

Ministry

A doorway into your community.

Teaching English is one of the most practical ways a church can meet immigrants, build friendships, and share the hope of the gospel.

Adult ESL students smiling and taking notes together in a classroom
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ESL for church programs

Teaching English as a second language is a great opportunity for churches to reach out to immigrants in their community. Through teaching English, churches can create a community for immigrants where they feel safe and welcomed.

By extending friendship and building relationships, church programs and individuals can show the love of God and meet needs that immigrants have. This creates opportunities to share the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Tutoring

Tutoring is a great opportunity to help individuals and families who might not be able to get to a class. This gives opportunities for deeper relationships. The New in America workbooks are a great resource to use for tutoring students.

Starting an ESL program

Learn about what is involved in starting and running an ESL program at your church — from planning your first semester to training volunteers and welcoming your first students.

Read: How to start an ESL program (DOCX) →
An ESL teacher smiling in her classroom holding the New in America Book 1A, 2A, and 3B workbooks in front of a Welcome to English Class whiteboard

Helpful documents for your ESL program

Have questions about starting a program? Get in touch.