Oneka
Being a part of Cru has changed my life for the better. I found a...
Randy & Cindy
Before our son started his junior year he was involved in a struggle, a battle...
Chris & Kim
It was during Sean’s freshman year that Cru changed both him and our entire family....
Patrick & Jamie
The ministry of Cru is a tremendous partner for us in fulfilling our desire to...
Jacqueline
We are living in some tough times because our children are in need of someone...
Working with Other Christians on Campus
The key to campus ministry is cooperation and networking with other Christians on campus and the community. Your ministry will never realize its full potential until you have successfully worked with other Christians and have pulled together in the effort of winning souls for Christ...
Decoding the Campus Questionnaire
1. What is this school most known for academically and athletically?..
Mapping Your Campus
What is one thing that you will treasure when you leave high school? Here’s a hint: It will collect dust and make your own children laugh in years to come. It’s not your favorite outfit or a sports trophy, but – you guessed it: your school yearbook...
Taking the Initiative
Jesus was never satisfied with just news-weather-sports type relationships. His commitment to people was much deeper. He was always aware of needs – eternal needs...
Gathering Students
Have you ever been in a club that was trying to recruit new members? You may have had a party and invited other students to come check your club out, or you may have had a sign-up table at a student event...
Meeting and Relating to Students
In order to meet students, you need to go where students hang out and take the initiative to get to know them...
Getting to Know Your School
As you prepare to go hiking, whether in the Rocky Mountains or through an Amazon jungle, you must first know where you’re headed. Without a map and a compass, your trip is doomed to aimless wandering at best, and death at worst...
Developing Prayer Partners
We are here in Orlando, Florida at the site of the most incredible news story in all of recorded history. If I wasn’t here seeing it with my own eyes, I would not believe it. People are walking around in a stupor...
Involving Adults in Ministry
If you are a student, do yourself a favor and get an adult to take on this responsibility! In most cases, they will enjoy it and have more success...
Adult Informational Meeting
Have this meeting in a place where people will feel comfortable. Once you start, welcome everyone and introduce yourself. Let them know briefly how you came to faith in Christ and why you want to reach out to students at your school...
Testimony Worksheet
What are specific changes and illustrations about the changes Christ has made in my life, actions, and attitudes?...
Sharing Your Personal Testimony
A personal testimony is a prepared version of your coming to faith in Christ. It is designed to communicate – in a specific period of time (usually about 3 minutes) – what attracted a person to Christ...
Planning and Conducting an Outreach
You and some friends of yours have this great idea. You think it would be cool if the whole school had the opportunity to receive Christ. Wow! As you start to work through your idea, you begin to wonder, “Is it really possible to reach all the students on the campus?...
Cru: Start Here!
Here’s a step-by-step guide to START a ministry at your local high school or middle school campus...
Global Missions
Is God calling you to Go Global … to reach high school students? Have you considered where in the world you could be sent to share the message of Jesus with young people? Consider going on a global mission this summer with Cru!..
Gap Year
Imagine taking a year after high school graduation to explore who God has created you to be, grow in your relationship with the Lord and reach out to high school students in other cultures.
How to Apply for Global Missions
Cru is a high school and middle school ministry (formerly known as Student Venture and Campus Crusade for Christ International). The application for a Global Mission uses an online system. Below are a few things you need to make sure to do...
Missions FAQs
Got questions? Below are answers to some questions commonly asked by those considering participating in one of Cru’s high school Global Missions...
How To Prepare A Bible Study Lesson
You have a group of people who want to learn more about the Bible, and they want you to teach them? What an awesome responsibility! I’m sure you’ll be praying about it and asking God for help...
Turning the Conversation to Christ
How often have you felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit to share the gospel with someone you know but you think, “I just don’t know how to bring it up.”
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