Literacy, a powerful tool for flourishing communities
Nearly one-third of adults in the United States have difficulty reading and writing at a functional level. Life is difficult in a number of ways for struggling readers.
- Job prospects are limited
- Family relationships suffer
- Medical instructions are often difficult to follow
- The Bible is inaccessible.
“The people read it and were glad for its encouraging message.”
ACTS 15:31
Adult Literacy as a mission outreach
A church-based ministry that helps adult low-level readers improve their ability to read and write provides Christians an opportunity to obey Christ’s command to love and meet the needs of our neighbors. It is an intentional demonstration of Christ’s love.
Interested in starting Adult Literacy Classes at your church?
Meet our state Literacy Missions Coordinator
Fill out the form below to let us know which Literacy Ministries your church may be interested in, and our team will reach out soon.
Literacy Missions Interest Form
Adult Literacy Resources
NLMP
The National Literacy Missions Partnership is an organization of Southern Baptist State Conventions who freely cooperate to support literacy ministries.
Adult Reading & Writing Manual
This starter guide can be used often as a resource book for ideas, reminders, and ministry problem solving.
