Comments on Anglican Centrist: Education For Ministry

I am a mentor in San Angelo, Texas, and my group i...

2008-04-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

I am a mentor in San Angelo, Texas, and my group is coming to the end of a four-year time together. The question I get from the group is what do we do now? What is "after EfM?" Of course, we all know that ministries should go on, but they want something more organized that what is offered. Any suggestions? Thanks for listening.
Sharalee srpierce864@yahoo.com

Thank you, Eric, for your insightful articulation ...

2008-04-16T14:27:00.000-07:00

Thank you, Eric, for your insightful articulation of what EfM is really all about. You capture all of EfM's multifaceted angles. I would advocate that your essay be posted on the official EfM site as a means of reaching those who might be doubtful. Perhaps we could even have it as part of EfM packets or other promotional material.

Bless you in your ministries at St. Albans and in cyberspace through your writings.

clay

Let me support your pro-EfM testimony with my own ...

2008-04-11T06:21:00.000-07:00

Let me support your pro-EfM testimony with my own experience as a student and mentor.

While there are other programs around Episcopalians might well be interested in, EfM is unique for combining a study of the Bible--respecting both historical criticism and the Gospel proclamation--with serious accounts of church history--esp. the foundation of Chalcedonian orthodoxy--and modern theology.

The effort in EfM aimed at wrapping the study into ongoing theological reflection (TRs) has potential to fold theory & Scripture into praxis. An all-around good approach.

Wonderful post, godfather, and a great witness to ...

2008-04-09T16:05:00.000-07:00

Wonderful post, godfather, and a great witness to EFM and its impact on lives! You have been a fabulous mentor and may you continue your ministry as an EFM mentor because you, with God's grace, have had a positive impact on my life and--I think it is safe to say--on the lives of all of your soon-to-graduate first class at All Saints. Shalom, my friend.

I too love EFM; I'm in my second year and reading ...

2008-04-09T14:14:00.000-07:00

I too love EFM; I'm in my second year and reading Romans, II Thess, Colossians, and Ephesians. Stuff I didn't really think I'd ever like - but I do, now.

And I was so happy to have finally read (most of) the Hebrew Bible at last! I'd been meaning to do that for years - and the class materials made it fascinating.

And I like Theological Reflections a lot, too. It's a great program, and I recommend it to everybody.

Thank you Godfather!

2008-04-09T13:51:00.000-07:00

Thank you Godfather!