https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:02:36 +0000 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 18:30:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/so-what-do-you-do A number of years ago I started a campus ministry at a secular university in Canada. I quickly discovered that one of the great things about starting a ministry is that you get to name everything . . . even yourself! Sam Gutierrez https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/so-what-do-you-do Wed, 22 Mar 2017 18:30:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/7-powerful-faith-formation-tools I’m a pastor of spiritual formation at my church. I also work for Faith Formation Ministries of the Christian Reformed Church. That means I have a lot of faith formation “tools” in my toolbox. Some tools are very specific. Some are good for a wide range of applications. Sam Gutierrez https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/7-powerful-faith-formation-tools Tue, 21 Feb 2017 14:16:53 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/worship-welcomes The church at which I work—Granite Springs Church in Lincoln, California—has approximately 40 different denominational backgrounds represented. We have people on every conceivable point of the spiritual spectrum, from spiritual novices to veterans. Sam Gutierrez https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/worship-welcomes Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:33:14 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/organizing-your-faith-formation-tools In my role as a Regional Catalyzer for Faith Formation Ministries, one of the questions I hear from church leaders is: How can we organize our practices, groups, and curriculum for lifelong faith formation? Some of these churches are looking for a comprehensive plan from cradle to grave. Sam Gutierrez https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/organizing-your-faith-formation-tools Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:38:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/loving-god-more-his-blessings An angel was walking down the street carrying a torch in one hand and a pail of water in the other. Sam Gutierrez https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/loving-god-more-his-blessings Thu, 29 Dec 2016 13:39:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/spiritual-math I have a friend who’s a math tutor. A few weeks ago I was talking with her and she said something that made a lot of sense to me. She said many students who need tutoring have “gaps” in their learning. Sam Gutierrez https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/spiritual-math Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:01:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/walking-jesus A number of years ago, I led a group of university students on a 4 hour walk. We spent weeks memorizing the psalms of ascent (ancient Jewish pilgrim songs) and then embarked on our own version of a pilgrimage to “Jerusalem” — a nearby medium sized hill. We left early in the morning Sam Gutierrez https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/walking-jesus Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:56:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/artist-prince-and-being-forgotten Last week some friends and I toured the home/studio (Paisley Park) of the artist Prince. We waited outside patiently while a guide told us about the artist, his home, his studio and how he had built it with the intent of it being open to the public someday. Sam Gutierrez https://network.crcna.org/topic/spiritual-formation/faith-nurture/artist-prince-and-being-forgotten Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:52:15 +0000