What is ETS?
A balanced approach
to Adult Formation
ETS equips lay leaders and those seeking ordination
as deacons or priests to strengthen the congregational ministry
of the church.
ETS course work is at the college level.
ETS is a program of spiritual formation, instruction & study
with an emphasis on the application of practical ministry.
Equipping the Saints
has made some changes to better train leaders for the church:
an increased focus on practical ministry … written or oral theological reflection … preparation for certification for licensure …

Join us for the WEEKEND: August 10-12, Bishop
Hodges Pastoral
Center
We’re offering a learning program for those interested in Worship Leadership, Outreach or Christian Formation and are introducing the one- and three-year programs. Priests may attend for free when accompanied by parishioners, please see the enclosed brochure & registration form for details.
Join us for the YEAR:
For those interested in preparation for certification
for licensure in Worship Leadership, Outreach or Christian
Formation the learning weekend, August 10-12 is the starting point
for a one-year course of study. This includes nine, monthly regional
meetings, oral or written theological reflection and a total of
three weekends (August 10-12, October 26-18 and February 29- March
2, 2008)
Join us for three YEARS
Open to all congregational leaders – not just those seeking
ordination – who are interested in participating in the
three-year ETS program, the August 10-12 learning weekend is the
starting point for meeting requirements and includes nine, monthly
regional meetings, written theological reflection & academically
oriented papers and participation in a total of three weekends
(August 10-12, October 26-28 and February 29-March 2, 2008).
ETS Makes scholarships available to those in need and strongly encourages participation of those involved in the Ministry of the Baptized.
Program Components
Mentor Groups meet monthly in regional learning
communities to experience spiritual growth and receive guidance
in the practice of ministry.
- Instructional Weekends provide opportunities
for theological study & worship. Led by Faculty of Bexley
Hall Episcopal Seminary, the weekends convene in August, October & March
at the Bishop Hodges Pastoral Center in Huttonsville, West
Virginia.
- Study & Reflection --
supported by on-line tutors as participants complete assignments.
Topics vary year-by-year, and include exposure to scripture,
theology, church tradition and ethics.
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