EFM
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY
Education for Ministry (EFM) is an important part of adult Christian education at Emmanuel parish. EFM provides the opportunity to discover how to best respond to our call to ministry by providing an in-depth and practical theological education.
EFM is a four-year program developed and supported by the University of the South. Class members meet weekly for 34 weeks each year in a 2 ½ hour seminar led by a trained and experienced EFM Mentor. In the four years, participants study the Hebrew Testament, the Christian Testament, church history, ethics and ministry in-the-world.
Importantly, students learn how to apply this new knowledge to daily life through regular Theological Reflections (TR) on real-world issues. Working from several theological models, participants examine student-presented case studies of actual events and their own beliefs in relation to our culture and the traditions of our faith.
The academic program from our texts is enhanced by participant-designed worship services and informative special lessons on a wide variety of related topics. Each year is highlighted by the presentation of each student’s Spiritual Autobiography and a description of that person’s personal faith journey.
In June 2009 we celebrated the accomplishments of the first seven Emmanuel EFM graduates. Please join the Parish in offering special congratulations to the following EFM members who have completed the full four-year program: Joyce Burghardt, Barbara Evans, Chris Kenady, Leslie Murdock, Betsy Nelson, Patty Thompson and June West.
If you are interested in understanding more about EFM and how you might participate in the program, please call me at 360-376-6166.
More Joy, Tom Murdock, EFM Mentor
Announcement Of New Class
EFM IS STARTING … EFM IS STARTING!
I am pleased to announce the formation of an exciting new year of learning in Education for Ministry … EFM! Starting in mid-September, our new class will study the Bible, church history, ethics and ministry in the world. Importantly, you will learn how to apply your new knowledge to your daily life and discover how best to respond to your personal call to ministry.
EFM is challenging … it is a four-year program developed and supported by the University of the South. Class members commit for a year at a time and meet weekly for 34 weeks each year in a 2 ½ hour seminar, plus home reading each week. Challenging yes … but also a wonderfully enriching theological learning experience.
I hope you have lots of questions regarding EFM. Please call me for a Course Prospective and other information.
We only have space for a few new participants, please register early.
More Gardens, Tom
Tom Murdock,
EFM Mentor
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