English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) classes are a great way to connect with the world on our doorstep. Lots of churches are finding these are manageable ways to make friends in the communities where our churches are located.

David and Maura Baldwin (2:19 Teach to Reach) have many years of cross-cultural experience and will help us see how ESOL classes can form a significant part of a church’s mission strategy.

This is a seminar from the 2025 FIEC Leaders' Conference held in Blackpool from 10-12 November 2025.

About the speakers: David the CEO of 2:19 Teach to Reach, a ministry that seeks to serve local churches as they reach out to the nations living in their own communities.

Maura is Director of Operations at 2:19 Teach to Reach, a ministry supporting and equipping local churches to meet the needs of their international communities.

About the Leaders' Conference: The title of the 2025 Leaders' Conference was Church Without Borders, exploring how we can serve God’s mission in a mobile world.

About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Find out more: https://fiec.org.uk.