Now that you're an LPA...
- 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 (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
- Submit an annual “Report to the Bishop” form each year: sent out by the Synod office via email (in January) and available for download here.
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/
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/