Education for Ministry: A deeper journey

Three churches in our diocese offer a unique program for non-ordained people to worship, reflect and explore their Christian faith through Education for Ministry. June is a great time to consider joining EfM when the 2019-2020 session begins this fall.

Two churches recently celebrated with parishioners who completed EfM's four-year course of study: All Saints, Hilton Head Island celebrated the graduation of John Phillips on May 19, and Grace Church Cathedral recognized Jan Bolger, Ross Tortora, Gary McGee and Trish Ward with EfM certificates on May 26. Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawleys Island, will have two EfM graduates this summer, according to parish coordinator Michael Cureton. 

EfM is a four-year theological education program offered "at a distance" by the School of Theology at the University of the South at Sewanee. Participants commit to one year at a time, and meet weekly from September to May in seminars led by a trained mentor, with a class size limited to 12 participants. Over the four years, participants study the Bible, church history, and theology, while learning to engage in theological reflection. This provides a solid education in the foundations of our Christian faith.

If you'd like to explore joining an EfM class this fall, now is the time to get in touch, since classes need a minimum number of participants to be offered and the scheduling can depend on who is participating. Grace Church Cathedral, for example, offers three different groups that meet weekly on different days and times.

Visit our Education for Ministry page for more information, or get in touch directly using the contact information below:

All Saints, Hilton Head Island
Marilyn Roper at [email protected] or 843-363-6696.
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Grace Church Cathedral, Charleston
Canon Jean Bender at 843-723-4575 or [email protected].

Holy Cross Faith Memorial, Pawleys Island
Michael Cureton at 843-236-2525