Now that you're an LMA...
- Keep the Synod office updated if your contact info changes.
- Let the Synod Office know if you’d like your name to be added to our Synod Pulpit Supply List.
- Watch for continuing education opportunities throughout the year (LMAs are expected to complete 20 hours of continuing education annually). Our Northern Rockies Institute of Theology (NRIT) offers continuing education lectures and events throughout the year. Find them at https://www.montanasynod.org/nrit.html
- Submit an annual “Report to the Bishop” form each year: sent out by the Synod office via email (in January).
Resources and Links
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 LPA Program, from training through completion, including LMAs licensing and working with your mentor.
*The current LMA Handbook is being updated. A new edition will be made available and posted here in January of 2026.
Church Terms and Rituals
This is a helpful glossary of church terms and rituals and their practice in the church.
Licensing Guidelines for Lay Persons (LMAs)
Augsburg Fortress http://www.augsburgfortress.org/
NRIT http://www.nrit.org
SELECT Learning http://www.selectlearning.org/
Alban Institute https://alban.org/
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 LMAs licensing and working with your mentor.
*The current LMA Handbook is being updated. A new edition will be made available and posted here in January of 2026.
Church Terms and Rituals
This is a helpful glossary of church terms and rituals and their practice in the church.
Licensing Guidelines for Lay Persons (LMAs)
Augsburg Fortress http://www.augsburgfortress.org/
NRIT http://www.nrit.org
SELECT Learning http://www.selectlearning.org/
Alban Institute https://alban.org/