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.
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.
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.
Foundational Courses
Here is a listing of the home study courses and materials.
Here is a listing of the home study courses and materials.
LPA Retreat Schedule (all dates are subject to change):
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)
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. Brenda Frelsi, Assoc. to the Bishop 406-453-1461 [email protected]
Pr. Brenda Frelsi, Assoc. to the Bishop 406-453-1461 [email protected]