EfM • Education for Ministry

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.