NWIM Synod Lay Ministry Associate (LMA)

Lay Ministry Associate formation

(a partnership with the Montana Synod-ELCA)

Lay Ministry Associates will help with pulpit supply, pastoral care, faith formation, or church leadership. What you do with this formation will depend on your gifts and passions and the needs of local ministry sites.

Important Dates for fall 2024:

  • Reading the Bible through a Lutheran Lens, Zoom, Sept. 10 at 6pm Mountain Time

  • Introduction to Preaching, Zoom, Sept. 23 and Oct. 7 from 6-8pm Mountain Time

  • Preach, Pray, Preside Retreat in Spokane Oct. 26-28

Handbook

LMA Application

Mentor job description

learn more with interviews of some who have completed the program.