Adult Formation
We are excited to have Rachel Howell and Steven Carrizal lead us through conversations regarding adult formation. Their work, both from a practical and theological perspective, will surely be a blessing to all who attend. Stay tuned for more details regarding the adult formation community at Summit where Steven and Rachel will facilitate a collaborative workshop among the ministry community.
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). She has masters’ degrees in both Historical Theology and Old Testament, and her ministry experience includes cross-cultural missions for 15 years in Mozambique as well as campus ministry, adjunct teaching, church planting, and spiritual formation. She and her husband Alan have three young adult daughters.
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.