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Current LPA Students

LPA Handbook for LPAs, LPA Students, and LPA Mentors 
This is a great resource to keep on hand.  It details the ins/outs of the Montana Synod LPA Program from training through completion, including licensing of LPAs and working with your mentor.
LPA Progress Report Form
Complete this form after you have finished one of the home study courses AND a  course session with your mentor.  See the form for the course titles. Your mentor MUST sign the form.  After completion, mail it to the Synod office or bring it with you to the next LPA training retreat.  Please submit one form PER course.
2 Yr Training Checklist (for your records) 
Foundational Courses
Here is a listing of the home study courses and materials. 
LPA Retreat Schedule (all dates are subject to change):
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LPA West (At the Ursuline Center or the Synod House, Great Falls)
Fall, year 1: Prayer (October 1-2, 2021) – Synod House - POSTPONED
Spring, year 1: Worship (April 9-10, 2022)
Fall, year 2: Preaching (Oct. 1-2, 2022)
Spring, year 2: Pastoral Care (April 1-2, 2023)
 
LPA East (At Pella Lutheran Church, Sidney)
Fall, year 1: Prayer (Oct. 14-15, 2022)
Spring, year 1: Worship (April 14-15, 2023) 
Fall, year 2: Preaching (Oct. 20-21, 2023) 
Spring, year 2: Pastoral Care (April 19-20, 2024)



Have questions or need further assistance?  Contact:

Pr. Jason Asselstine, Assoc. to the Bishop    406-453-1461      jasselstine@montanasynod.org

Candi Standall, Office Manager  406-453-1461      cstandall@montanasynod.org
1221 24th Street South - Great Falls, MT 59405-5034  [Phone] 406.453.1461 
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  • Home
  • Faith Formation
    • Faith Formation
    • Lay Pastoral Associates
    • NRIT >
      • Jessica Crist Scholarship Fund
  • Montana Synod Information
    • Montana Synod Information
    • About
    • Staff
    • Directories
    • Changing Climate Taskforce
    • Stewardship and Mission Support
    • Synod Council
    • Gift Policy
    • Clusters
    • Staff Blogs >
      • Laurie Jungling - From the Bishop Blog
    • Ecuminical & Interfaith Partners
    • Partner Ministries >
      • WELCA News
    • ELCA >
      • ELCA Statements
  • Congregations
    • Congregations
    • Future Church
    • Transitions
    • For Congregations
    • Disaster Response Resources
    • Constitution
    • Sexual Misconduct Policies
  • Leaders
    • Leaders
    • Coaching in the Montana Synod
    • For Rostered Leaders
  • News & Events
    • News & Events
    • 2022 News Archive
    • 50-40-10 Women's Ordination Anniversaries
    • Events Calendar
    • Archive >
      • 2021 News Archive
      • From the Bishop Blog - Jessica Crist
      • Synod Assembly Archive
      • Quincentenary
      • South Africa 2015
      • Bolivia Recap Blog
    • Multimedia
  • Contact Us