Go Tell It on the Mountain

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.  And surely I am with you always,  to the very end of the age.”  (Matthew 28:19-20)

GO                                   TELL                                    TRAIN
Moving [...]

12141…

Is it a zip code?  Or password? A combination to a lock?  A clue..  when I say “12141″ the students immediately form two lines and have big smiles on their faces.

One (1) person to (2) one (1) person for (4) one (1) minute.
We choose a topic or dialogue that compliments the lesson.  Then each student [...]

It’s a No Brainer

GAMES, SNACKS,  & FELLOWSHIP
Our “End of the Session English Party” began with games, snacks, and lots of conversation!  (One of my students even brought his own chess game.)  During this time, Freddy, one of our seminary students, met with each student and guest, putting their names into a drawing.  Throughout the party, names were drawn [...]

Leave a message

This week, our English lesson focused on communication.  We began with a survey, revealing that the majority of the students in class use a cell phone to communicate with friends and family, with the exception of a few who use email while they are at their university.  This discussion led into a debate of the [...]

In the Dark

 

Due to the hurricane season, we have been experiencing frequent power outages.  Our English classes are not an exception.  Last Monday, we taught by candlelight.  Each student had their own tea light to follow along with the lesson.   I couldn’t help but smile today, as I was reviewing their worksheets  and one had a burn [...]

Sharing Jesus Across Borders

Vanessa King and I are teaching English as a Foreign Language in the city of Santiago, located in the northern part of the Dominican Republic (DR).  The English program is one way the mission is reaching out to the community.   These English classes serve as a bridge to share Jesus not only across the external [...]