PLM Academy Dean

Vardell

Pastor Russell Vardell serves as Dean of the Parish Lay Ministry Academy, providing support and guidance to students and faculty alike.

PLMA Spring 2010

Spring Term
(regular classes)
March 20
April 17
May 15
Topics:
Four Gospels
Lutheran Identity
Nurturing Faith Community
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Parish Lay Ministry

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Parish Lay Ministry is a program of the NT-NL Synod for the purpose of providing trained lay leadership to a congregation or other ministry of this synod.

Those persons who are interested in the program and who demonstrate spiritual maturity and leadership skills can be nominated by congregations, pastors, synod staff or by the individuals themselves. Nominees will be contacted, asked to submit an application, provide endorsement by their pastor and congregation, and complete the required courses satisfactorily.

This is a two-year course of study which includes courses in Bible, Theology and Ministry. Specific studies include the
  • Gospels
  • Lutheran Identity
  • Nurturing Faith Community
  • Church History
  • Prayers and Worship
  • Leadership and Organization
  • Theology

The Parish Lay Ministry Academy has graduated over 100 people who now serve in their home congregations

  • Administrators
  • Eucharistic ministers
  • Lectors
  • Music leaders
  • Pastoral care-givers
  • Preachers
  • Stewardship leaders
  • Teachers
  • Volunteer coordinators
  • Visitation ministers
  • Worship leaders
  • Youth sponsors
  • and so much more
Learn more on the PLMA web site.
 
Northern Texas - Northern Louisiana Synod, ELCA
1230 River Bend #105 • Dallas, Texas, 75247
SynodOffice@ntnl.org • 214.637.NTNL (6865) • 214.637.4805 (Fax)
Copyright 2010

PLMA Staff

friederich

Pastor Kurt Friederich
Instructor and Registrar
Ascension Lutheran Church
Garland, Texas

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Pastor Phil Heinze
Instructor and Chef
Calvary Lutheran Church
Richland Hills, Texas

Pastor Norma Cooper
Instructor
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Irving, Texas

 

Pastor Wendy Berthelsen
Intern/Mentor Advisor
Hope Lutheran Church
Cedar Hill, Texas

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