Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina Coordinator:  Shelley Kappauf

Diocese of North Carolina School of Ministry
1901 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC  27403
336-273-5770
shelley.kappauf@episdionc.org

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What is Education for Ministry (EfM)?  EfM was created in 1975 by the Rev. Dr. Charles Winters, and is a four year course of study which strives to help every baptized person to fulfill their baptismal vows.  EfM provides a theological education program which familiarizes individuals with the foundation of the Christian faith and teaches them how to interpret and express that faith in daily life.  As the emphasis on lay ministry has grown, the EfM program has played a crucial role in developing theologically informed, knowledgeable lay leaders.

Other facts about EfM:  60,000 persons around the world have participated in EfM
25,000 have graduated from the four year curriculum
EfM currently has 8,500 students enrolled in 1,000 groups
EfM is offered in the United States, Canada, England, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Caribbean
87 dioceses in the Episcopal Church USA offer EfM.
The Diocese of North Carolina has 24 active EfM groups, with several new groups now forming for the 08-09 year.
EfM grants 18 Continuing Education Units for each year of study
The core of EfM is a seminar group of six to twelve students and a trained mentor, or 2 co-mentors.
The key to EfM is the method of theological reflection.

Do you have further questions about EfM ?  The national Education for Ministry offices are located at the University of the South, in Sewanee, TN.  Go to their web-site and get the bigger picture!

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