Welcome to the International Ministry

of Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh

Practice English, make friends, and have fun!

English as a Second Language Classes:

We offer classes in-person  and  online. All classes are free to attend.

ZOOM link for Classes

Follow the directions below to attend class in-person.


classes are inside Forest Hills Baptist Church:
201 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607, USA


Take the elevator to the 3rd floor. Follow the signs around the corner.

Someone will meet you in the International Ministry Hallway, near room E-360 in the Education Building.

Directions to In-Person Class (201 Dixie Trail)

Conversation and English Classes

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM -7:45 PM (Eastern Time Zone, USA)

Classes meet every Wednesday, August through May.


We practice English together in small groups at different levels, from beginner to fluent. You can improve listening, speaking, and pronunciation, and learn useful vocabulary for everyday life.

English as a Second Language From the Bible Classes

Sundays at 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (Eastern Time Zone, USA)

Classes meet every Sunday, all year.


We use the Bible to practice English together. You do not need to be a Christian, and there is no pressure to believe what we believe. Everyone is welcome.


You can ask any questions, improve your English, and share your ideas. Classes are small, and students are grouped by their English level.

Home Away From Home

Throughout the year we offer English classes designed to help you improve your listening and speaking skills. You can join us for local trips to places of interest in our community. Around important US holidays, there are activities planned to help you celebrate these American cultural traditions. Through these and other activities you can build friendships with Americans and people from around the world. There are hundreds of people throughout the year from over 30 different countries who participate in our various activities.


We also have five ethnic language church partners at Forest Hills for internationals, Christians, and others interested persons. Perhaps you would like to visit the Chinese Baptist Church, Farsi Fellowship, United African Baptist Church, Iglesia Bautista La Roca, or the International Brazilian Church. 


We are located in walking distance from N.C. State University on Hillsborough Street and we are on the #4 GoRaleigh Bus line.

Visit us and make friends with the World!

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You may contact Jason Payne for more information: jason@foresthills.org


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