2018 EFM mentor training
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Stephenville, TX is hosting a mentor training September 14-16, 2018 for prospective and continuing mentors in the Education for Ministry (EfM) program, as well as others interested in the program.
Training options
There will be two training events offered:
- Basic/In Service – Foundations of Seminar Life
- Vocation Formation Training – Ministry in Daily Life
Please be reminded that Sewanee training requirements for experienced mentors may necessitate your taking basic training.
All new mentors must take two Basic trainings before taking a Formation training. To qualify for a Formation training event, a mentor must be active, accredited in a second Basic/In-service, and recommended for Formation by a trainer. Experienced mentors must return to Basic training after 3 consecutive Formation or alternative trainings.
Basic In-Service training will equip people to understand the role and responsibility of an EfM Mentor. Those who successfully complete the weekend will be accredited as Mentors by the University of the South. The training is experiential. The aim is to equip you as a recruiter and mentor of an EfM group.
Schedule
Training will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14th. Training will end no later than 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 16th. Participants are expected to be present for the entire session in order to meet the training requirements of 18 contact hours.
Lodging and Fees
The cost of the training is $200 and includes six meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch). The organizers of the training are unable to accommodate special diets, so participants who have special dietary needs can bring their own food and receive a fee credit of $75.
Lodging is an additional expense. Here are two options for lodging. Click for more info:
Registration
[Registration is now closed]Upon receipt of your completed form and fee, your space will be reserved. Please be aware that accreditation as an EfM mentor is not automatic. An important part of the trainer’s role is to discern when mentor-trainees are appropriately prepared to lead an EfM group. Those accredited will be able to enroll an EfM group through the School of Theology at the University of the South. “This training will enhance your other ministries in significant ways,” Wilson said, “so I encourage you to participate whether or not you plan to mentor!”
For any additional information or questions, please contact Wilson at 817-637-1518 or dana9651@hotmail.com. Directions to location and other training information will be sent by email (or snail mail) to all registered participants.