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Faith and Language in Action: Afghan Women in Georgia, USA

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By Shelli McNutt When Susie retired from a 31-year career as an elementary school teacher in 2021, she didn’t slow down—shestepped into a new calling. Living near Clarkston, Georgia, Susie began volunteering with a refugee ministry of Johnson Ferry BaptistChurch, serving Afghan families who had recently been evacuated from Kabul and other regions ofAfghanistan. With […]

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Lighting the Way through Language: Harvest Missionaries College in Kenya

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By Shelli McNutt When Mary Leonard steps into her classroom at Harvest Missionaries College (HMC) in Ewaso Ng’iro, Kenya, she brings with her a deep love for people, a passion for language, and a curriculum that seamlessly weaves faith and literacy together—Light of the World Learning. Mary’s journey into English language instruction began long before

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Pool Parties and ESL Classes Build Community and Confidence

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Nancy Kingdon recently shared about the Light of the World English Language Learning program at Healing Place Church in Canada: “All of our ESL students with their families were invited to what has become an annual backyard pool party. This year 71 participated. Families brought an ethnic dish and we supplied halal chicken hotdogs, rolls, and soft

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Lighting the Way: The Life and Ministry of Barbara Newsome

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By Shelli McNutt   By all accounts, Barbara Newsome of London, England, is not the kind of woman who seeks the spotlight.  But the impact of her life and ministry—rooted in humble beginnings, compassionate service, and unwavering faith—makes her story worth telling.  Barbara’s amazing, God-filled story of Jesus’ saving grace, her heart for teaching and

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Building Bridges Through Language and Faith: The Story of Lorna Tatomir

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By Shelli McNutt For Lorna Tatomir, teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) isn’t just about grammar and pronunciation—it’s about building relationships, restoring hope, and sharing the love of God. She resides near the tomato capital of Canada, home to thousands of migrant workers who need to learn English. Lorna’s background is rooted in compassionate

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