Within the bounds of confidentiality, the director can share specific prayer requests with the church. Don t just say, Pray for the students and teachers, Nina advises. Be specific about their needs. Then the church can feel more a part of the ministry. Homebound church members or others who cannot participate in the classes can support the ministry in a vital way by praying.
People can agree to be prayer partners for teachers.
At the time the teachers are with classes, the prayer partner can be interceding for the teacher and students. All these elements organization, training, and prayer require another element, that of time. Lots of ways to help The director and teachers are essential to an ESL ministry, but there is plenty of other work to go around. Volunteers with the spiritual gift of service can find an outlet in ESL by providing refreshments or childcare. They can greet internationals as they come in, conduct outreach to find new students, and make follow-up visits.