Dr. Jan Dormer shares about open doors for ministry through TESOL and language learning, unique opportunities during the pandemic, and the impact of a family Bible.

• Jan’s web site: TESOLtools.com
• TESOL = Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
• ESOL = English for Speakers of Other Languages
• “We can choose content that is edifying, that helps people to think more deeply about their values, their lives, their commitments, their goals.”
• “An environment for language acquisition is a very relational and authentic environment.  It’s the ideal setting for connecting with other people, caring for others, and building community.”
• Teaching English in Missions by Jan Dormer
• “It is very different teaching online than teaching in a real classroom, so we need to acknowledge that difference and make changes.”
• “This an opportune time to focus more on the domains of reading and writing.”
• Language Learning in Ministry by Jan Dormer
• “I saw such a disconnect between my goals and values as a language teacher and how I saw missionaries being taught.”
• “When we go into a new setting needing to learn the local language, that positions us as learners [...] That is the groundwork for any good ministry.”
• “I have training in my field, and I do think training is really important. I don’t ever want to minimize that. However, our greatest training comes from the Lord.”

What's changing our lives:

• Keane: Cast iron pizza
• Heather: Cooking around the world
• Jan: Reading through her father’s Bible

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