A strong foundation
Literacy is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of poverty. Research shows that children in poverty who are able to read proficiently by the end of the third grade have an 89% graduation rate from high school.
Studies show that third grade is a crucial year for students because they must apply their reading skills in order to reason and deduce; without the ability to read, students have no hope of keeping up with their classmates and will fall further and further behind over the years.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them…”
MATTHEW 19:14a
Tutoring as a mission outreach
Tutoring children and youth equips local church volunteers to intentionally share the Gospel with children and youth who struggle with schoolwork.
- Using the Bible to teach children to read
- Introduction to English as a Second Language students
- Helping students who learn differently
- Sharing Jesus with children and youth
Interested in starting a tutoring program 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
Tutoring Resources
NLMP
The National Literacy Missions Partnership is an organization of Southern Baptist State Conventions who freely cooperate to support literacy ministries.
NAMB – Literacy
The North American Mission Board works to impact communities through literacy missions, like tutoring for children and youth.
