Education for Ministry (EfM) is a distance learning programme of theological education for lay people. It is a four-year program, but participants commit for one year at a time, meeting in small groups for study and practice to aid them in discovering and nurturing their call to Christian service.
EfM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. Participants take what they learn about scripture, church history, theology, inter-faith studies and ethics into their own lives and hearts, in order to support them in living out a vibrant baptismal ministry in the church and in the world.
In the Diocese of New Westminster, those who wish to take part in EfM do so via online groups.
If you are interested in EfM, learn more about the course, curriculum, fees, coordinators in your area, and how to register by following the link below.