E very ESL Ministry N eeds T his B ook ! God's Plan of Love , Book 1 in the ESL Ministry Series, is a practical, time-tested workbook with step-by-step activities that help ESL students move easily from learning English or reading more fluently to considering what it means to experience God's love. This ESL workbook is part of a series that is: Deliberately simple in design and vocabulary. - Easy to follow with engaging and effective exercises. - Suitable as a stand-alone resource or as a supplement to existing ESL courses. - Designed to share the Good News of God's love in clear, chronological lessons. - Perfect for ESL teachers and ministries to use and adapt to a variety of contexts. God's Plan of Love is ideal for: People with limited English ability. - Individuals with little or no previous Bible knowledge. - People who may be reluctant to interact with the Bible because of its perceived complexity. For those looking for an extended ESL program, a second book-- God's Plan for Christian Living (ISBN: 978-1-61314-400-8) is also available as part of the ESL Ministry Series. Together, these easy-to-use materials will provide the tools to bridge the gap between ESL language teaching and sharing important biblical truths. Teaching ESL and Bible Truths Together "I loved these lessons for teaching the Bible to those who have never heard or studied the Bible and seeing their hearts open to God's truth. Written in a simple, easy to use, and easy to understand format and yet so profound." -- Charlie and Nita, former teachers and directors of the Friend-to-Friend International Sunday School Department " God's Plan of Love and God's Plan for Christian Living were each written one Monday at a time, getting the lesson ready for the following Sunday. Countless hours were spent in prayer, writing, editing, and proofreading. They are not deep theological books, but simple, practical introductions to God's amazing love to and for those who have never heard!" -- Becky, former director of the Friend-to-Friend International Ministry (week-day ministry and Sunday School Department) and one of the original authors "The request for an endorsement of these two books has stirred many long-ago memories of afternoons around a dining room table, of fervent prayers for guidance, of knowledge gleaned from lifetimes of sermons and Sunday School lessons, of a feeling of being carried along by a Power far beyond ourselves. But mostly my memories are of the people around that table and of the contributions each person made to our collaborative effort. We were simply writing 'next Sunday's lesson.' We never dreamed that those lessons could or would be used for many years and in many places. Praise God!" -- Martha Jean, a long-time teacher in the Friend-to-Friend International Ministry and one of the original authors " God's Plan of Love and God's Plan for Christian Living were written by a group of dedicated Christian women. The lessons are well written and Christ centered. As a teacher for many years, I found the two books to be excellent teaching guides for me." -- Clarice, a long-time and dedicated teacher in the Friend-to-Friend International Sunday School Department. First Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi, began in 1838 and thus has a long ministry serving the city and the people of central Mississippi. Just as people were the focus of Jesus' ministry, so it is today with First Baptist Church. Located across from the Mississippi State Capitol, their focus is telling people everywhere about Jesus. In 1978 the opportunity arose to do international missions at home-and Friend-to-Friend International Ministry began. Since then, the week-day ministry has continued, and in 1982, an international Sunday school department was formed. For forty years, people from all parts of the world have found a safe place at First Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi, to make friends, learn about America, practice English, and come to know Jesus. To learn more about First Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi, or Friend-to-Friend International Ministry, visit www.firstbaptistjackson. org/event/friend-to-friend-international-ministry.