An easy-to-understand course in
Christian doctrine for students learning English as a second language
Teach your students the basics of English and the basics of the faith at the same time! How
Christians Grow is a Bible study in simple English, specifically designed for people who are
learning the language.
Your students will learn how they can grow in their faith through:
- Bible study
- Prayer
- Tithing
- Service
- Witnessing
- Obedience
- Fellowship
- Worship
- and more!
How Christians Grow also includes teaching resources, such as:
- Word lists at the end of each chapter, with vocabulary words defined
- Fill-in-the-blank exercises for students in each chapter
- Answers to questions and additional scripture references
- Tips for teaching ESL
J. Wesley Eby is mission education coordinator for Nazarene Missions International (NMI)
for the Church of the Nazarene, and previously worked as a ESL (English as a second language)
editor for Publication International. He has 29 years of experience in the educator field, spending
22 of those years on a Navajo Reservation as a teacher, administrator, and ESL specialist.
The ESL Bible Study Series is designed to disciple new Christians who are learning to speak
English. Each study covers basic topics in everyday language.
Other books in the series include:
- Basic Bible Studies in Everyday English
- The Life of Jesus Christ
- What Christians Believe
- Handbook for Teaching Bible-Based ESL
CONTENTS:
- You Can Grow as a Christian
- Christians Should Be Baptized
- Bible Study Helps Christians Grow
- Prayer Helps Christians Grow
- Christians Grow by Giving to God
- Christians Serve God and Other People
- Christians Should Be Good Witnesses
- Christians Do What God Wants
- The Holy Spirit Helps Us
- A Christian Gives His Will to God
- A Christian Can Be True to God
- The Lord's Supper Is for Christians
- God Heals People
- Christians Enjoy Fellowship
- Worship Helps Christians Grow
- Christians Should Join a Church
- Christians Grow in the Family of God