What is EfM?
Education for Ministry is an adult learning programme designed to link Christian faith with daily life, and to deepen Christian discipleship.
EfM combines scholarly and systematic Bible study and education in theology and church history, with small group worship, prayer and fellowship. What we learn through our study is joined to our own lives and experiences through the exciting, challenging, and faith-building process of theological reflection.
EfM uses recognised contemporary text books, video and audio material.
EfM has informed, nourished, and equipped hundreds of people around New Zealand, and thousands world-wide, in their journey of faith. Whether you are already part of the EfM community, or exploring whether EfM might interest you, welcome!
How It Works
Join A Group
Study Scripture, Church Tradition and Theology
Reflect Together
“Anyone considering the next EfM course would not be disappointed.
I found the reading to be thought provoking and insightful leading to lively discussion and debate within our small group.
Jo did a fantastic job obviously enjoying the mixture of opinions and ideas.”
– Jane
Why EfM Matters
EfM, through small seminar groups, creates sacred spaces where you can deepen your relationship with God and your neighbor—a test lab, so to speak, for embodying the two great commandments: to love God and love your neighbor.
- EfM includes Bible Study but it is a lot more than that.
- Our core texts provide the voice of vetted scholarship.
- EfM is a place to share our lives and faith.
- EfM is a welcoming community that will deepen and enrich your spiritual life.
- EfM is a formation program to explore daily life and ministry.
- If you are spiritual but not religious EfM is a place to explore what that means.