Current LMA Students
LMA Handbook for LMAs, LMA Students, and LMA Mentors *
This is a great resource to keep on hand. It details the ins/outs of the Montana Synod LMA Program, from training through completion, including LMA licensing and working with your mentor.
*The current LMA Handbook is being updated. The new edition will be made available in January of 2026.
This is a great resource to keep on hand. It details the ins/outs of the Montana Synod LMA Program, from training through completion, including LMA licensing and working with your mentor.
*The current LMA Handbook is being updated. The new edition will be made available in January of 2026.
LMA Progress Report Form
Complete this form after you have finished one of the online foundational courses OR a mentor activity with your mentor. See the form for the course titles. Your mentor MUST sign the form. After completion, please mail it to the Synod office via post or scan and email it to [email protected]. Please submit one form PER course.
Complete this form after you have finished one of the online foundational courses OR a mentor activity with your mentor. See the form for the course titles. Your mentor MUST sign the form. After completion, please mail it to the Synod office via post or scan and email it to [email protected]. 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.
2026-2027 LMA Retreat Schedule (all dates are subject to change):
Location (also subject to change): The Synod House (1221 24th Street South - Great Falls, MT)
Spring: ELCA Polity and Congregational Leadership (April 17-18, 2026)
Fall: Worship & Spirituality (October 16-17, 2026)
Spring: Pastoral Care (April 16-17, 2027)
Fall: Preaching (October 15-16, 2027)
Location (also subject to change): The Synod House (1221 24th Street South - Great Falls, MT)
Spring: ELCA Polity and Congregational Leadership (April 17-18, 2026)
Fall: Worship & Spirituality (October 16-17, 2026)
Spring: Pastoral Care (April 16-17, 2027)
Fall: Preaching (October 15-16, 2027)
Have questions or need further assistance?
Contact: Pr. Stacey Heggem, Associate to the Bishop for Lay Ministry, [email protected]
Contact: Pr. Stacey Heggem, Associate to the Bishop for Lay Ministry, [email protected]