Spring 2021 Spiritual Check-Ups
What is a spiritual Check-up?
Just like you need a doctors check-up each year, we want to offer you the chance to give your faith life a check-up.
Have you ever had a semester or year where life just seemed to get away from you? Before you knew it you had set up a schedule, made commitments, and then you realized you had forgotten to make faith a priority. Maybe you are stuck and don’t know how to get out of the spiritual rut you are in. Or possibly you want to take walking with Jesus seriously for the first time. These are all great reasons to schedule a time with one of our staff!!
We would like to help you make this the best semester ever in your walk with Jesus. We would like to schedule a 45 minute Google Meet with you and discuss where you are, where you want to go, and help you develop a plan to get there.
Because of the unique situation of the last year you may not know our staff very well, but we would like to use this as an opportunity to get to know you better!
Before you show up for your meeting be ready to share a brief story of how you came to follow Jesus (under 5 min) and be ready to answer the following questions:
We really look forward to talking with you!
Our Staff had made time in their schedule between Jan 14-22nd to meet with you. There should be many options, but if for some reason you can't find a time that works for you just email Kyle.
Just like you need a doctors check-up each year, we want to offer you the chance to give your faith life a check-up.
Have you ever had a semester or year where life just seemed to get away from you? Before you knew it you had set up a schedule, made commitments, and then you realized you had forgotten to make faith a priority. Maybe you are stuck and don’t know how to get out of the spiritual rut you are in. Or possibly you want to take walking with Jesus seriously for the first time. These are all great reasons to schedule a time with one of our staff!!
We would like to help you make this the best semester ever in your walk with Jesus. We would like to schedule a 45 minute Google Meet with you and discuss where you are, where you want to go, and help you develop a plan to get there.
Because of the unique situation of the last year you may not know our staff very well, but we would like to use this as an opportunity to get to know you better!
Before you show up for your meeting be ready to share a brief story of how you came to follow Jesus (under 5 min) and be ready to answer the following questions:
- What do you want to see God do in your life this semester?
- What do you think hinders you from growing in your faith?
- Who are the Christians you do life with?
We really look forward to talking with you!
Our Staff had made time in their schedule between Jan 14-22nd to meet with you. There should be many options, but if for some reason you can't find a time that works for you just email Kyle.
Jenn Sponaugle
Schedule a Meeting with Jenn https://calendly.com/jenn-sponaugle/checkup Jenn is one of the Team Leaders for Cru. She grew up all over the south, and decided to passionately follow Jesus while at college at George Mason. She has worked for Cru at the Naval Academy for the last 12 years. She loves decorating, quite mornings and hosting mids at her house with lots of great southern cooking! 
Laura Angle
Schedule a Meeting with Laura https://calendly.com/laura-angle/check-up Laura has worked with Cru since graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2011. During her freshman year she understood the Gospel fully for the first time and became passionate about others finding Jesus in a chaotic and changing world. Her perfect day on campus would include training students in how to share their faith, leading a Bible study, and casting vision for senior girls to daily surrender their life to God post-college. She also loves mornings, running, exploring new places, and caring for our 2 sweet daughters. She is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin native. |
Kyle Sponaugle
Schedule a Meeting with Kyle https://calendly.com/kyle-sponaugle/checkup Kyle came to know Jesus in college at West Virginia University. When he graduated in 2001 he joined staff with Cru and was assigned to be at George Mason University. He met his lovely wife Jenn while she was a student at George Mason and they were married in 2006. They spent 2 years at the University of Virginia and then came to the Naval Academy in 2008. They had their first daughter, Reagan, in June 2010 and their son Mason arrived in October 2012. Their house is filled with laughter, a lot of noise, and chaos. Kyle has a Masters in Christian Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. 
Dan Angle
Schedule a Meeting with Dan https://calendly.com/dan-angle/check-up Dan was born and raised in the DC metro area and graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2012. Through rich community and discipleship his faith came alive in college, with a vision to change the world through compassionate leadership. He served on active duty as a Surface Warfare Officer on a Marine aircraft carrier, transport ship, and in Navy Recruiting through 2019. While volunteering with Cru, he developed passions for launching Christ centered seniors into their careers, supporting campus outreaches and events, and teaching the Word. His other interests beyond the military and ministry include nearly any sport, studying history, and ambitious house projects. |
Ski Retreat
Sign up on our interest form.
In lieu of our traditional spring break trips, we are planning a great 3-day getaway over President's Day weekend (Feb13-16)!
The requests will be sent through the Chain of Command for approval next week, so signup NLT Monday, Jan 18th. We can always remove names, so if you have any inclination of joining us, simply signup (no registration/payment required yet). And invite your friends along for the fun!
Our basic retreat request through the COC will include:
* 3 nights away from the Academy at a beautiful conference center near the Potomac River (near Hagerstown, MD) - only 90 minutes away!
* Expected departure Friday afternoon (Feb 12th) & return Monday afternoon (Feb 15th). Backup dates are the first weekends of March.
* 3-4 large group conference sessions to help us consider our walks with Jesus
* At minimum 1 day (or more?) of skiing at Whitetail Resort. For those not interested in skiing, plenty of rec activities on-site or local mountain hikes are available!
MAX Anticipated Costs: (*may lower if big enough interest, or shorter weekend)
For 3-day retreat (ONLY) lodging, dining, meetings: $120
With Skiing Package for a lift ticket & equipment rental on slopes: Additional $130
Total for the weekend: $250
Please never let cost be the biggest factor, as we have alumni and friends who would love to help provide the opportunity with scholarships. Just email Dan to ask!
Warning: As with all plans at USNA during COVID, this is our best-anticipated plan/request. Dates may change, or activities like skiing may be denied. We are running approvals this week after gathering interest, so please SIGNUP if you have any interest in joining us for the retreat!
See you on the Mountain!
In lieu of our traditional spring break trips, we are planning a great 3-day getaway over President's Day weekend (Feb13-16)!
The requests will be sent through the Chain of Command for approval next week, so signup NLT Monday, Jan 18th. We can always remove names, so if you have any inclination of joining us, simply signup (no registration/payment required yet). And invite your friends along for the fun!
Our basic retreat request through the COC will include:
* 3 nights away from the Academy at a beautiful conference center near the Potomac River (near Hagerstown, MD) - only 90 minutes away!
* Expected departure Friday afternoon (Feb 12th) & return Monday afternoon (Feb 15th). Backup dates are the first weekends of March.
* 3-4 large group conference sessions to help us consider our walks with Jesus
* At minimum 1 day (or more?) of skiing at Whitetail Resort. For those not interested in skiing, plenty of rec activities on-site or local mountain hikes are available!
MAX Anticipated Costs: (*may lower if big enough interest, or shorter weekend)
For 3-day retreat (ONLY) lodging, dining, meetings: $120
With Skiing Package for a lift ticket & equipment rental on slopes: Additional $130
Total for the weekend: $250
Please never let cost be the biggest factor, as we have alumni and friends who would love to help provide the opportunity with scholarships. Just email Dan to ask!
Warning: As with all plans at USNA during COVID, this is our best-anticipated plan/request. Dates may change, or activities like skiing may be denied. We are running approvals this week after gathering interest, so please SIGNUP if you have any interest in joining us for the retreat!
See you on the Mountain!
Bible Studies
This semester our Bible Studies will be studying the book of James. Look for the lists of groups to be on here by the first week of classes.