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The Southern Ontario Cooperative of ESL Ministries (SOCEM) is a group of Christian believers who teach English as a Second Language and encourage others to develop Church based ESL Ministries of excellence. We hope our site provides you with helpful resources, information and inspiration about hosting effective ESL ministries to new comers and international visitors in your context.

Popular Resources

A robust and practical guide for ESL church ministry written by friend of SOCEM, Dr. Marion Chang.

The Virtues ESL Lessons Link — Looking for a way to introduce Biblical topics and seasons to ESL students? Take a look at our Virtues Series.

SOCEM Conversation Guides Link — Our conversation guides are a great place to start any ESL learning time. Find 320 pages of great free-to-use material here and email eslministries@gmail.com for the password to view file.

SOCEM Quick Start Guide Link — Interested in starting an ESL program and not sure where to start?Let us help with our ESL Quick Start Guide.

From Our Newsletter

The Changing Landscape of Immigration and Language LearningJune 4, 2025
By Darcy MacCallum Just a few months ago, immigration was a priority issue in… Read more: The Changing Landscape of Immigration and Language Learning
Needs of Immigrants in the GTA and Opportunities for Volunteers and ChurchesJune 3, 2025
We recently asked ChatGPT about the top 20 needs experienced by immigrants in the… Read more: Needs of Immigrants in the GTA and Opportunities for Volunteers and Churches
Summer Rest, with New FriendsJune 3, 2025
By Brenda Noble “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for… Read more: Summer Rest, with New Friends

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