International Class Ministry

FBCR offers English as a Second Language classes to the community as a service and as an opportunity to share Christ’s love. We have three levels of classes - beginning, intermediate and advanced. This program was birthed by Jean Durscher some six years ago.

Currently our ESL program is serving students from 18 countries. Weekly the Dursher’s open their home to ESL classes every evening except Thursday and host an attendance of over 140 pupils. Students come as far away as China, Japan, Iran, Benin, and Korea. There are also correspondence students (4 at present) and a Sunday Bible Study that averages some 128 pupils. Because of the rapid growth of this ministry, other volunteers have joined this effort. At present they are Malinda Williams, Chui-Ang Yuen, Joyce Yamasaki, Peg Williams and Jean’s neighbor Penny French.

We offer books, dictionaries, Bibles, Christian literature, films, tapes and other supplemental materials to students who are interested. We do not charge for any classes or supplemental material. From time to time, various one on one classes are offered in understanding America culture, and civics/citizenship. Eleven students have become US citizens.

Being a Christian is not a requirement for this class; however, many students have found their true Savior, Jesus Christ, through learning from this class. Eighteen students from five different countries have come to know Christ as their Savior and have followed Him in believers baptism.

It is our prayer that the ESL program will help FBCR remain a Great Commission Church both overseas and at home. By praying for and interacting with those from other nations, faiths and customs we can reach our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. As the world literally comes to our doorstep this is a great way to share Christ’s love for the lost! Would you like to have a part in this great ministry?

International Class Ministry meets at church on Sunday at 9:30 - 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall.  
There is always a place for you in the Beginner I, Beginner II, and Intermediate Levels.

Team Members:
Jean Durscher, Eldon Durscher, Nancy McGuigan, Joyce Yamasaki, Chui Ang Yuen, and Malinda Willams.

Learning Resources

Click here for an article in Baptist LIFE about this wonderful ministry.

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