Adults
Education for Ministry (EFM)
Every Christian receives the call to Christian ministry at baptism. Education for Ministry (EFM) provides the basics of a theological education in order to develop knowledge and confidence about the ministry we all share. EFM is a program of the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Completion of the program takes four years, during which participants study the Bible, church history and 20th century theology. Participants commit one year at a time to meet weekly in seminar groups led by a trained mentor. Participants can expect to do two to four hours of homework per week outside of the seminar.
For more information about EFM, please email contact the EFM Diocesan Coordinator, Cecil Keener: contact:cecil5@san.rr.com, 858-569-4085.
To access EFM's website, including prospectus and sample lesson texts: please go to EFM's home page.
General Education:
Theological Education for All: a web-based reference tool for Episcopalians with information and links for scripture study, Anglican identity and history, educational events, educational resources, curricula, faith, prayer and more
eMinistry Network: "Practical, user-friendly ministry training and support for the lay people and clergy of the Episcopal Church..."Classes held via telephone with supporting online resources; topic areas such as spirituality; outreach; education $10-15 per class hour
The Christian Resource Institute: An ecumenical web site with daily readings, and resources/information/discussions about theology, the Bible, church history, worship and liturgy, contemporary Christian issues
Bible Study:
Bible Gateway: Old and New Testatment in 20 translations
Synthesis CE: A weekly, Episcopal, lectionary- based, user-friendly bible study guide that is appropriate for parish groups of any kind. Available by subscription.
News/Current Information about the Episcopal Church/Anglicanism:
Anglicans Online: Current information about the world wide Anglican Communion and its provinces.
Prayer/Meditation/Spiritual Development:
Contemplative Outreach: Informationabout the practice of Centering Prayer; instruction in method; weekly article; links to related resources; calendar of Centering Prayer retreats, courses and events listed by geographic region
Forward Movement : Daily meditations from Forward Day by Day; Anglican Cycle of Prayer; on line bookstore for Anglican/Episcopal publications: pamphlets, booklets, books - some resources available in Spanish
Labyrinth Project: On-line interactive labyrinth
Practicing Our Faith: A web site with essays, links and resources about Christian issues and practices
The Geranium Farm: An online community begun by The Rev. Barbara Crafton that includes her famous e-Mos, virutal candle vigils and message board, live chat, essays and many more features designed to support the spiritual journey.
Publications/Audio/Visual Media Resources:
The Episcopal Media Center: Tapes, DVDs, CDs on topics related to the Episcopal Church, the Bible, theology, Anglicanism etc.
Forward Movement: Anglican/Episcopal books, booklets, pamphlets - some resources available in Spanish
Worship/Liturgy:
Books of Common Prayer: Features the Books of Common Prayer used in the USA, Churches of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Canada
Daily Office: Morning and Evening Prayer including lessons, psalms, prayers and music for each day
Hymnals On Line: Features the texts of hymns included in 44 different hymnals
The Lectionary Page: Features the Trial Revised Common Lectionary displayed in calendar form for the liturgical year