Southern Ontario Cooperative of ESL Ministries
By Darcy MacCallum Just a few months ago, immigration was a priority issue in Canada and around the world. People were concerned about refugee numbers, international student visas, how immigration and housing impact one another, and many more issues–often discussed with very negative overtones. In late October Minister Marc Miller announced the Trudeau government’s plan […]
We recently asked ChatGPT about the top 20 needs experienced by immigrants in the GTA, and how individuals and churches can help. Here are the lists they come up with. What do you think? Send your comments and thoughts to eslministries@gmail.com Here are the top 20 needs commonly reported by immigrant and settlement communities in the […]
By Brenda Noble “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but where I live the summer transforms the city into a different world. Neighbours who hid from […]
By Amelia Hohne Anglicare Sydney’s vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. In gospel shaped love, we aim to deepen connections with churches and the community, that together we might cultivate transformational relationships with people in the greatest need. Support for Everyday English is one small part of how we […]
SOCEM exists to equip and encourage ESL volunteers and teachers in different churches across Southern Ontario to engage in ESL ministries of excellence. Throughout the years, through our website and newsletters, we have been in touch with various individuals and ministries who wanted some guidance for starting a church-based ESL ministry, access to our ESL […]
By Kaarina Hsieh Easter is a wonderful topic for ESL conversation. Many understand this to be a key holiday for the Church as it speaks to the heart of Christian faith. Canadian culture in general also celebrates it with things like bunnies and eggs. The Easter season marks a time of spiritual renewal for everyone […]
By Tom McCormick Have you ever wondered? Here is an overview designed first of all for helping missionaries plan their language learning. The chart includes the twelve basic components of a well‑rounded language program. By “basic” we mean a language learner really does need to include them all, one way or another, and an ESL program, tutor, […]
By Sandy Ho Editor’s Note: You can view the infographic version of this article here. Effective teaching requires us to create spaces where students feel heard, safe and mattered. Belonging is a lot more than just a slogan, a prayer or an activity; it has to be intentionally cultivated and nurtured. It is not just […]
By Jennifer Tong It is often said that, in our relationship with God, grace is ‘getting the favours we don’t deserve’, while mercy is ‘not getting the punishments we deserve.’ When we cry out, with the tax collector, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner” (Luke 18:13), we are asking God to forgive our sins, […]
I am Lynette Bloedow. I call myself a ‘Transplanted Canadian from West Indies’ and a ‘Curious Canadian History Buff’. My website is: https://christianrootscanada.org/. I publish and sell curriculum, books and other products which reinforce our research and fill in the gaps of knowledge lacking in the Canadian Christian’s understanding of the true Christian foundations of […]