WRBC ESL Resouces

At White Rock Baptist Church we seek to be a loving community of hope in Jesus Christ, 

worshipping God and growing in faith to impact the world.


Thank you for your passion and dedication to see newcomers succeed with support in English and adapting to life in Canada. The White Rock Baptist Church ESL program was established in the 90s with a vision of sharing God's love through acts of service in a need based ministry of learning English. Through this program relationships build and communities are strengthened with hope and assurance fulfilling our mission statement. For more information about ESL Ministries please read ESL Ministry Manual: A Practical Guide for Churches by Dr. Marion Chang.


Here are some resources to support you as teachers and assistants in the WRBC ESL program:

English Language Resources


Learning English Through the Bible

  • Easy English Bible (Global) - Simplified Text

    Very easy English versions of Bible passages suitable for low-level learners.


    www.easyenglish.bible

  • Bible Gateway - Multiple English Levels

    Compare translations (NIV, NLT, CEV) to find reading levels appropriate for ESL learners.


    www.biblegateway.com

  • Anglicare

    Three separate volumes, each with more than 100 Bible stories and passages, with activities at three different levels – Elementary to Intermediate.


    These include appropriate comprehension activities and are designed for a 20-minute Bible spot in the English class. The three levels enable a multi-level class to read the same part of the Bible.


    www.anglicare.org.au

  • International English Bible Studies

    Designed for church ESL ministries.

    Free Sample Workbooks


    www.iebible.net

  • The Bible Project

    Free animated videos, taped classes, study guides, podcasts, Luke in 55+ languages.


  • Bible Study Tools

    Bible study resources with guides.


    www.biblestudytools.com

  • Jesus Film Project

    Committed to providing Christian films, tools and strategies that help you and your growing ministry share the message of the gospel with everyone, everywhere.


    https://www.jesusfilm.org

  • The Bible Society

    Free Bible overview courses.


    https://biblesociety.ca

  • The Jesus Bible Storybook

    The Jesus Storybook Bible reveals the story beneath all the stories in the Bible: God's live for His children and His rescue plan. 


    Animated Videos on Youtube

    JSB Videos

    www.sallylloyd-jones.com/books/jesus-storybook-bible/

Newcomers to Canada Resources

We are here to support you!

If you have any suggestions or comments please speak to ESL Coordinator.

If you have any resource recommendations to share please email Fiona Lai.