Adult Formation

Alive: The Spirit of God Transforming Lives

The promise of the gospel is that the Spirit of God dwells within us, yet we are also called to walk in the Spirit—pointing to a dynamic partnership between God’s Spirit and our willing cooperation. But what does it actually look like to walk with the Spirit in everyday life? In this community, we will explore how churches can equip adults to encounter the Holy Spirit through personal experience, growing understanding, participation in God’s mission, and shared discernment. Together, we will reflect on how to recognize and respond to the Spirit’s presence and leading.

 

Facilitators

Rachel Howell

RACHEL HOWELL

Rachel Howell is the Congregational Minister with the Palo Verde Church of Christ in Tucson, Arizona, as well as a spiritual director and writer (gooutinjoy.substack.com). Her ministry experience includes cross-cultural missions, campus ministry, adjunct teaching, church planting, and spiritual formation. 

 

Steve Carrizal

STEVEN CARRIZAL

Steven Carrizal is Associate Minister at Altamesa Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas, having served there since 2010. He has been in full-time congregational ministry since 1991, also serving as youth minister in churches in Houston and Denton, Texas. He is a graduate of Abilene Christian University with an undergraduate degree in youth and family ministry and a graduate degree in Christian ministry. Steven is passionate about the spiritual growth of adults of all ages as they go along the journey as disciples of Jesus. He also enjoys his work through HOPE Network mentoring and coaching ministers and ministry teams. Steven and his wife Debbi have been married for over 30 years and have three children and two grandchildren.

 

session Information

Come join us to learn how to deepen adult formation in your church. Rachel Howell and Steven Carrizal will facilitate a workshop environment where community members will collaborate as both teachers and learners, asking deep questions about the spiritual formation of adults in churches. 

 

THURSDAY MORNING SESSIONS

Session 1: Filled Up: The Spirit of God Alive in Our Lives

Session 2: Renewed Minds: The Spirit of God Alive in Our Understanding

 

THURSDAY AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Session 3: Sent Out: The Spirit of God Alive in Our World

Session 4: Holy Listening: The Spirit of God Alive in Our Decisions

 

FRIDAY MORNING SESSIONS

Session 5: Collaborative Workshop: Developing Practices for Our Church Communities