Grace Episcopal Church • Georgetown, Texas • USA
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Education for Ministry
The Education for Ministry (EfM) program is a course of study which takes place in groups of six to twelve participants. The program focuses on theological reflection, small-group engagement, and transformation.
EfM Classic
A four year program and you register for one year at a time. Each year focuses on different topics:
Year 1 • Hebrew Scriptures
Year 2 • Christian Scriptures
Year 3 • Christian History
Year 4 • Christian Ethics and Spirituality
Books and Resources:
Preparation and other materials are accessed through a web browser
Year 1 • Introducing the Old Testament by Jacobson, Rolf A., Michael J. Chan; Bible Women by Freeman, Lindsay Hardin
Year 2 • Introducing the New Testament by Powell, Mark Allan; Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand Jesus by Henze, Matthias
Year 3 • A Short World History of Christianity by Mullin, Robert Bruce; The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song by Gates, Henry Louis, Jr.
Year 4 • A Primer in Christian Ethics by Bretherton, Luke; The Spiritual Way by Sheldrake, Philip
EfM Wide Angle
Explore the cornerstones of Christian faith in a single year. The Wide Angle curriculum is a special one-year journey that covers the essential themes of the renowned four-year Education for Ministry program. Using a dynamic mix of resources, including books, podcasts, and other media, we will delve into the core topics of:
Scripture • Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Evans, Rachel Held
Church History • Church Meets World: Church’s Teachings for a Changing World by Varghese, Winnie
Theology • Ladder to the Light by Charleston, Steven
Spirituality • The Monastic Heart; 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life by Chittister, Joan
Discipleship • Being Disciples: Essentials for Christian Life by Williams, Rowan
Whether you're new to the program or have completed EfM Classic, we invite you to join EfM Wide Angle.
Please fill out the form linked below if you wish to sign up for EfM Classic or EfM Wide Angle and/or would like more information and/or have questions!