Education for Ministry (EfM)                                                                       

Mentors and session dates/times:

George Thacker—533-3005:                                                 2nd Monday, 5:30 p.m. Library Joffrion

Merrilee Allen—498-5060; Lee Coggins—534-9653:            2nd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Library Joffrion

Jeannie Robison—536-0202;    (joint)                              2nd Thursday, 9:00 a.m. St. Stephen’s   

  What is EfM?  EfM, Education for Ministry, is a four year program of theological education designed for the laity of the church. The program is committed to one year at a time and is structured as follows:  Year One, Old Testament, Year Two, New Testament, Year Three, Christian History from 30 CE to 1800 CE, and Year Four, Christian History form 1800 CE to present. The classes are set up as seminar groups comprised of 6-12 students, who are guided by “Mentors”. All members of the seminar group contribute to lesson reviews and Theological Reflection, which is an integral part of the program.

  Recently, the “Strategic Planning Commission for EfM at Sewanee’s School of Theology, developed the following mission statement for the program:  “We believe that a gracious God calls us into relationship to serve the world.  We invite people into smaller mentored communities that help us to understand our lives and shape our actions, as we deepen our Christian faith.  Through study, prayer, and theological reflection we discover and learn how to exercise our gifts in ministry.”

  If the above statement sounds of interest to you, then consider registering for a Fall EfM class. Classes begin the second week of September, and registration is in progress. For further information and registration you may contact any of the mentors listed above.