Education for Ministry (EfM)

EfM is a programme designed for the people of the church. Ministry here means a person’s life as a follower of Christ. It means being equipped to understand, share and reflect on our faith and to live our daily lives doing what we are called to do. 

EfM programme takes four years to complete, but commitment is for only one year at a time. It is all about adult learning. There are no assignments or marks! This is about participating, reading and learning to reflect theologically on the scriptures and our experience of life.

EfM four years are Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures), New Testament, Church History and Theological Choices. All the reading material is supplied in a folder and is basic, solid and scholarly. This is a learning experience for people who are serious about deepening their faith and understanding. 

EfM is a small group experience with no less than 5 and no more than 10 participants plus an accredited mentor (or co-mentors).

EfM group meetings (seminars) are for 2.5 hours and a commitment of 32 weeks in a 12 monthly period.

History

EfM was introduced to the Perth Diocese in 1981 and groups have been operating in the diocese since then.  Our current groups operate at Carine-Duncraig, Cathedral, Claremont, Dianella, Gosnells, Lakelands and Midland with proposed new groups opening in 2010 at Como-Manning and Lynwood-Langford-Ferndale.

To find out more about the EfM  please contact

Perth Diocesan Contact: Paulene Tibbits
Email: ctibbits2@bigpond.com or phone: 9448 8499

Co-ordinator: The Reverend Christine Simes
Email: simes@westnet.com.au or phone: 9448 1421

Outside the Perth Diocese

EfM Australia (Kathy Body)
PO Box 535 BORONIA Vic 3155
Ph 03 9762 6055 : Fax 03 9761 2344 : Email efm@efma.info