Parish Ministry Associate Application and Certification Process
The Central States Synod establishes one PMA cohort each Spring and one each Fall.
Application deadlines:
Spring Cohort - April 1
Fall Cohort - October 1
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​1. Membership in a congregation of this synod is required for a layperson to enroll in the PMA program.
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2. The application fee is $100, which covers the cost of background checks and administrative expenses related to the program.
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​3. The application includes recommendations from the applicant's pastor and/or congregation, as well as a brief essay of the applicant’s spiritual journey.​​
What is your faith story? In this summary, you can address things like your experience in the church,
how God has met you along the way, what you believe about God and why. (Approximately 500 words)
4. Prior to the approval of their enrollment application, each student must complete the Safe Gatherings online course and background check. A link to the training will be sent upon receipt of the application fee.
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5. The applicant will have an entrance interview with the Parish Ministry Associate Team. If the applicant’s enrollment is accepted by the PMA Team, pending the results of their background check and Safe Gatherings course, the applicant is officially designated as a “student” in the PMA program.
Should you have any questions about the status of your application or the application process,
please contact Rev. Chad Langdon.
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If you have any technical problems or need help with any of the links above, contact Tim Anderson.