Mission Georgia exists to mobilize Georgia Baptist churches to penetrate their communities and make a gospel impact for the cause of Christ.
Read Georgia, one of the ministries of Mission Georgia, is a program where churches partner with local schools to work one-on-one with children on their literacy skills.
Ultimately, the goal is for children and their families to be introduced to gospel.
‘Crucial time’
Beth Ann Williams, lead strategist for Georgia Baptist Women/Mission Georgia, explained, “Read Georgia is encouraging churches across the state to connect to elementary schools to help 2nd graders learn sight words. During this crucial time in a child’s development, church volunteers are spending one-on-one time with students who need extra help.
“Through relationships that are being built, students and families are being invited to local churches for year-end celebrations. As a result, families are learning about Jesus and experiencing firsthand the love of Christ. No-cost resources like the Read Georgia product are helping do just that.”
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by J. Gerald Harris and originally published by the Christian Index.
