Parish Ministry Associates (PMAs)

The Parish Ministry Associate (PMA) Program of the Nebraska Synod seeks to help identify the gifts God has given God’s people and help equip those people for the ministry of sharing the Good News among all people.

Events

• PMA Convocation

Documents and Forms

Introductory Materials

• PMA Brochure (PDF)
• PMA Handbook (PDF)

Three-part Application Set

• Application/Registration Part 1 (Word) | (PDF)
• Pastor’s Endorsement Part 2 (Word) | (PDF)
• Congregation Endorsement Part 3 (Word) | (PDF)

Student Documents and Forms

• Guidelines for PMA Students (PDF)
• Definitions/Responsibilities for Facilitators (PDF)
• Facilitator Course/Workshop Report Form (Word) | (PDF)
• Core Course Reflective Paper Requirements & Fee for Select Multimedia Resources (PDF)

Certified Documents and Forms

• Biennial Renewal Form (Word) | (PDF)
• Willing to be Considered for Ministry Work Form (Word) | (PDF)
• Pulpit Supply Form for Congregations (Word) | (PDF)

Assigned Documents and Forms

• Interim Service Agreement & Contract (Word) | (PDF)
• Responsibilities for Congregations (PDF)
• Annual Report Form for Bishop (Word) | (PDF)
• Supervisors Annual Report Form (Word) | (PDF)
• Definitions/Responsibilities for Supervisors (PDF)
• Example Bishop Assignment Authorization/Renewal Request (Word) | (PDF)

All-inclusive Documents and Forms
(Students and Certified)

• Course/Workshop/Conference Report Form (Word) | (PDF)
• Congregation Council/Pastor Questionnaire (Word) | (PDF)
• Definitions/Responsibilities for Mentors (PDF)
• Mentor’s Annual Report Form (Word) | (PDF)
• Course Tracking Log (Excel) | (PDF)
• Service Contract Agreement (Word) | (PDF)

Staff/Support

• Role of PMA Office/Administrator in Sutherland (PDF)
• Definitions/Responsibilities for Steering Committee (PDF)

PMA Steering Committee

This committee provides guidance and support to the Synod’s Parish Ministry Associate program.

• Larry Bartels
• Rev. Baron Cole
• Marcine Farmer
• Pat Gregory
• Karen Swift
• Rev. Dale Topp
• Rev. Judy Gifford, PMA program liaison
• Jannie Rezek, class administrator

Contacts

Pastor Judy Gifford, Assistant to the Bishop
Jannie Rezek, PMA Class Administrator
Phone: (308) 386-4605
Mail: P.O. Box 656, Sutherland, NE 69165