This week Parish Life continues its spotlight on Adult Education with a look at Education for Ministry. EfM helps participants understand how the church got to where it is today. It helps answer questions like: How did we get the Old Testament? Who wrote the books of the New Testament and why? The sessions also look at the 3,000 years of church history. Participants are presented with an overview of various theological positions in order to form their own individual theologies. There is a smattering of ethics thrown into the mix as well.
The program impacts each participant differently. Some take away a deeper understanding of their belief systems. Others begin jettisoning previously held beliefs for new positions learned during the four years of EfM. While everyone is unique, we all bring our personal baggage to the table. We do not always agree on every position, and that is OK. In fact, it is welcomed. EfM is a safe place to try out new ideas and theologies in the safety of the group. You do not have to be Episcopalian to take EfM. In fact, you do not even have to be Christian. Questioners and seekers are always welcome. For more information
on EfM, contact Byron Tindall or Jeannine Krenson.