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December 2006 |
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EfM - Give it a goIf you've ever wanted to analyse the creed, discuss Bible readings, use everyday events to reflect theologically, write your spiritual autobiography, and arrive at insights and implications from experience and scripture that will inform your ministry, then you will find Education for Ministry provides all this and much more! These are some of the things we have done in our EfM seminars at Holy Trinity, Launceston this year, with a stimulating and supportive group of parishioners facilitated by co-mentors the Revd Doug Edmonds and the Revd Dr Helen Malcolm. EfM is an extensive educational program of theology and ministry, linking the faith of the Christian tradition with the events of everyday life, such that one inspires the other. It serves to develop an informed and skilled laity for the mission of the church in the world. It is a four-year course (but you only have to sign up for one year at a time) requiring a commitment to weekly reading and group seminars with a mentor. There is also a financial outlay (up to $250 depending on the size of the group) to purchase the reading material each year. The Holy Trinity group will be continuing next year and it is planned to start a group in Hobart. Mrs Ruth Mills from the Parish of St Paul's, Glenorchy, (phone 6278 1417 evenings and weekends) and Mrs Margaret Johnstone from Richmond have recently trained as mentors and would like to hear from people interested in joining a group. Any of us would be happy to provide information or answer your questions about training as a mentor, starting or joining an EfM group.
Contact Helen Malcolm |
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