ESL is a powerful ministry tool which allows our churches to connect with international communities around them. The nations are in our neighborhoods – this is a reality – not something to be afraid of, but a reality we must do something about. ESL provides an open door for relationship-building, evangelism, and disciple-making.
The Edge Institute has become our go-to partner for help with ESL training.
“In communities all across the United States and its territories and Canada, the number of people who want and need to learn to speak English is increasing rapidly. East, west, north, and south—people who need and want to learn to speak English are our neighbors. One of the best ways to demonstrate and share God’s love with our non-English speaking neighbors is through local church-based English as a Second Language Ministries.”
Kendale Moore
National Literacy Missionary for the North American Mission Board
“In the Charlotte area, we continue to experience a dramatic increase in international residents, people moving here from around the world. Recently, one of our middle schools had 26 different nationalities represented in the student body, speaking 21 different languages. It’s true – the nations have come to our neighborhoods. It’s not a reason to be afraid, it’s a time to decide what we’re going to do about it. Jesus said we are to make disciples of all nations. Teaching ESL is a great way to accomplish that mission.”
Dr. Bob Lowman, Jr.
Director/Missionary, Metrolina Baptist Association
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Churches with English as a Second Language Classes
Carmel Baptist Church
1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews, NC 28105
Wednesday Mornings at 10:00am
Sunday Afternoons at 1:00pm
Contact: YanYan Yang
Phone: 704-847-8575 ext 3069
Durham Memorial Baptist Church
1601 Toddville Road, Charlotte, NC 28214
Monday Mornings at 9:00am
Thursday Evenings at 6:30pm
Contact: Sheila McDaniel
Phone: 704-824-7491
Hickory Grove Baptist Church
6050 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Costs: $40.00
Contact: Dawn Morton
Phone: 704-531-4028
Huntersville, First Baptist Church
119 N Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Sunday Evenings, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: Carol Presley
Phone: 704-875-7015
Matthews Help Center
119 N. Ames Street
Matthews, NC 28105
Monday & Wednesday Evenings
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Contact: Brenda Messera
Cost: $10.00
Phone: 704-814-6927
University Hills Baptist Church
1500 Suther Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
Wednesday Evenings, 6:15pm – 7:10pm
Contact: Vernon Allen
Phone: 704-619-9906