| Language Missions Ministries |
DID YOU KNOW?
12% of Atlanta Adults 18-49 are Hispanic.
15% of Atlanta Adults 18-34 are Hispanic.
17.6% of Atlanta Adults 18-24 years of age are Hispanic.
27% of Atlanta residents under 18 are Hispanic.
(Source: Nielsen Media Research, 2007 Universe Estimates)
Gwinnett County has the fastest growing Korean population in the nation.
According to the 2000 Census:
Almost 650,000 (8%) people in Georgia said they spoke a language other than English at home.
460,000 Spanish
74,000 French
65,500 German
50,000 Vietnamese
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| Aaron McCollough, Associational Missionary for the Troup Baptist Association, An Van Pham, Asian Missionary from the Language Missions Ministries of the GBC, Pastor Paul Baxter of First Baptist on the Square in LaGrange, hang a banner at the main entrance of the church welcoming Koreans, who are coming to Troup County as a result of the new Kia plant, to the new Korean Mission at First Baptist. |
The Language Missions Ministries of the Georgia Baptist Convention assists in the starting of Language/Culture Congregations. The Church Planting Movement Information System provides you with ongoing services in this area. www.gatracking.org.
We also provide Bibles and scripture portions as well as printed materials, audio visual aids and cassette tapes in other languages.
Scholarships are available for college and seminary students with funds and support offered for new work for up to three years.
Congregations are encouraged to volunteer assistance by sponsoring refugees in the area of the local church.
Volunteer medical professionals provide health services. |
A full program is available for deaf and hearing people with plans for children, youth and adults yearly at the Georgia Baptist Conference of the Deaf. This active ministry is here to help you and provide places for you to serve.
If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering for any of the following ministries, please contact the Language Missions Department of the Georgia Baptist Convention. |
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