What is On at EfM
2026 Mentor Training
143 Lincoln Rd, Carterton
1pm Friday 9 October – 5pm Saturday 10 October
EfM (Education for Ministry) is a program of study devised primarily for lay people (though ordained folks benefit from participating too!). It provides four-years of study material at a tertiary level and in a learning environment where the reading and reflection undertaken by the individual members of the group is then reflected on together at weekly group meetings and applied to everyday life and ministry.
EfM is a way to continually deepen the journey with God in the company of a group which provides challenge and support and co-learning opportunities. It has both academic rigour and a holistic, grounded way of applying that rigour to the realities of 21st century life, living into what into means to be disciples of Christ in our particular time and context.
To support the life of EfM groups and provide for the possibility of new groups forming we need to have mentors who are trained in the skills needed to facilitate these co-learning groups.
A mentor is not an expert, or a tutor, but a co-learner with group members who has the added group skills to ensure that a safe, honest, non-judgmental learning environment is fostered.
If you think that you might have what it takes to be a mentor, and/or are interested in in stepping into the adventure that is EfM, fill in the registration form and come along to the training event in Carterton.
Coming to the training does not commit you to being a mentor! Come, taste, and see!
If you have questions or want more information email educationforministrynz@outlook.com>
The Journey So Far and The Journey Yet to Come
In February 2026 EfM held two zoom seminars. The first, featured an address by Sir David Moxon on the past and future of EfM in New Zealand.
The second was a presentation led by Leanne Munro and Jean Malcolm on their experiences at the EfM 50th Anniversary celebrations in Sewanee, Tennessee.
The recordings of both sessions are freely available for viewing,