Lifelong Learning
Education for Ministry

EFM, (Education For Ministry) is well established in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. It is an International Ecumenical Christian Discipleship Course, which combines distance learning with local seminar groups. EFM is valuable in developing individual ministry and discipleship and most suitable for mature Christians who are ready to explore their faith in depth. Over four years it covers Old and New Testament study, Church History and Christian Ethics as well as exploring vocation, spiritual nourishment and ways of relating faith to life, all within the context of a supportive learning community. Whatever you are doing for God you will be better equipped to do it as a result of this course. For information about your nearest group or local promotion events contact the Laity Development Adviser, Andie Brown, on CDDM@derby.anglican.org or on 01332 388671, fax 01332 292969.

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To find out more about EFM and the national and international picture click the link to the EFMUK website.

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Bishop Jonathan writes…..

"I know that a number of lay people and clergy in this diocese have joined the EFM programme in recent years, and have been greatly enriched in their understanding of the Bible and in their discipleship. EFM can offer a great deal to those who wish to extend their learning and grow in faith and I commend it wholeheartedly."

The Rt Rev'd Jonathan Bailey,
Bishop of Derby 1995-2005