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Now that you're an LPA...

  1. Keep the Synod office updated if your contact info changes.
  2. Let the Synod office know if you’d like your name to be added to our Synod pulpit supply list.
  3. Watch for continuing education opportunities throughout the year (LPAs are expected to complete 20 hrs annually of continuing education) Northern Rockies Institute of Theology (NRIT) offers continuing ed lectures and events throughout the year.  Find them at https://www.montanasynod.org/nrit.html
  4. Submit an annual “Report to the Bishop” form each year: sent out by the Synod office via email (in January).

Resources and Links

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.

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 (LPAs) 

Augsburg Fortress                              http://www.augsburgfortress.org/
NRIT                                                       http://www.nrit.org
SELECT Learning                                 http://www.selectlearning.org/
Alban Institute                                     https://alban.org/

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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