Interested in becoming an LMA?
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1. Talk to your church pastor. Ask what it means to fill in for him or her. Ask about the traits of one who ministers to the souls of others.
2. If your church does not have a pastor, feel free to contact our office. We’ll put you in touch with someone who can shed some light on the role of an LMA. 3. Have your church pastor contact Bishop Quanbeck or Rev. Stacey Heggem, Associate to the Bishop for Lay Ministry, via email. This communication will be your pastor’s recommendation for your participation in the MT Synod LMA program. Next, alongside approval from the Bishop (to enter the program), please send in the following items (via post or scan/email) at least 3 weeks before the next upcoming retreat. 1. A recommendation from your church council. Either a formal letter from your council or a copy of your council's minutes will suffice. If submitting minutes, ensure they reference your council's approval of your intent to enter the program. 2. Your completed biographical application (Pr. Stacey will send this to you). 3. Instructions for initiating a required background check (Pr. Stacey will send this to you as well). 4. First year’s payment of $250 via check made out to “MT Synod” with “LMA Training Program” in the check’s memo section. You can send this to the Synod Office via post or bring it to your first retreat. Still have questions? Call our Synod office at 406-453-1461 |
Have questions? Want to enroll?! Please contact Pr. Stacey Heggem or our Synod Office Manager.
Rev. Stacey Heggem Associate to the Bishop for Lay Ministry [email protected] Office Manager [email protected] |