"ESL From A to Z" Overview

What is this manual?

"ESL from A to Z" is a free 80 page program manual with 20 supplemental documents that will help you create and run an efficient and effective ESL ministry for your church.

Who might be interested in it?

Churches considering reaching out to their immigrant neighbors by offering English language classes will find this resource invaluable in beginning and running an English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry.

Why might we want to use this manual?

This manual, prepared by ESL and Immigrant Ministries, Inc., accumulates 20 years of experience by United Methodist churches in northern Virginia who have been responding to the changing population demographic in their area. Over 35 new programs have been started during the past two decades. This manual will save you from having to “re-invent the wheel” on your own.

How do I proceed?

Click the “preview” button below. The following preview pages will show you the table of contents and sample pages from the manual and its supplemental forms/resources. After you have previewed the manual pages, return to this page and click on the "Register" button to fill out the Document Request Application in order to obtain the manual.