Diocese of Oregon Mentor Training

Diocese of Oregon Mentor Training

for The Education for Ministry Program

When: March 3, 2016 to March 5, 2016

Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 822 Washington, Oregon City, Oregon Cost: $165.00.

Mentor training and accreditation are required for all who wish to lead an EfM seminar group. The training is useful for those who wish to learn methods of theological reflection that link everyday life to the Bible and to the tradition and history of our faith.

EfM mentors must possess a knowledge of scripture and the tradition of the church; however, they do not need to be ordained persons or seminary trained. Mentors must be willing to relate their faith to their lives and to explore theological issues in depth while working in a small community engaged in that quest. They are trained to help others in the seminar group develop their ability to think theologically. Accreditation of mentors at a basic training is not automatic; it is a discerning process worked out between individual participants and the trainer.

EfM is a program of theological education by extension developed by The School of Theology of The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. Rooted in the curriculum of the seminary, EfM provides lay persons with the basics of a theological education.

Mentor training is intensive and rewarding work, requiring 18 contact hours. If you cannot attend the entire workshop, please come another time. Late arrivals and early departures are disruptive to the training.

A non-refundable registration fee of $195, payable to Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, must be sent with your registration. This fee helps to pay for the cost of the workshop and some meals. We must have your registration form by February 5, 2016 to order the materials needed for the session. Please fill out and send the following information to Jenny Landis-Steward, EfM Diocesan Coordinator, c/o St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 822 Washington, Oregon City, OR 97045

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Name ______Address ______

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Have you attended training before?______When? ______

Was the training you attended a basic/in-service or formation event?______

Have you mentored a group? ______When? ______