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
How Can I Help?
Teach English as a Second Language (ESL).
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 in other languages.
Congregations are encouraged to volunteer assistance by sponsoring refugees in the area of the local church.
Volunteer professionals provide Dental services through the Baptist Mobile Health Ministry.
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.
If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering for any of the following ministries, please contact the Language Missions Ministries Department of the Georgia Baptist Convention at 770.936.5217.
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