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How to Know God

Do you ever wonder what Christians believe? Who Jesus is, what he did and why it matters? Get answers to these questions and more.

Spiritual Growth

Take the next step in your faith journey with resources on prayer, devotionals and other tools for personal and spiritual growth.

Life & Relationships

Explore resources to help you live out your life and relationships in a way that honors God.

Bible Studies

Find resources for personal or group Bible study.

Share the Gospel

Learn to develop your skills, desire and ability to join others on their spiritual journeys and take them closer to Jesus.

Help Others Grow

Help others in their faith journey through discipleship and mentoring.

Leadership Training

Develop your leadership skills and learn how to launch a ministry wherever you are.

Video

Browse videos designed to help you grow spiritually, share your faith, and lead others well.

Languages

View our top Cru resources in more than 20 languages.

Quizzes

Have some fun taking various quizzes and assessments to learn about yourself and others.

Campus

Helping students know Jesus, grow in their faith and go to the world to tell others.

City

Reflecting Jesus together for the good of the city.

Inner City

Partnering with urban churches to meet physical and spiritual needs.

Athletes

Striving to see Christ-followers on every team, in every sport and in every nation.

Families

Equipping families with practical approaches to parenting and marriage.

High School

Reaching students and faculty in middle and high school.

Military

Bringing hope and resources to military families worldwide.

Locate Cru Near You

Explore Cru's global presence and discover how you can get involved in communities worldwide.

Events

Whether you're interested in conferences or local gatherings, there's an opportunity for you. Explore upcoming events and find your place to serve and grow.

Mission Trips

Explore domestic and global mission trips with Cru—serve, grow, and make an eternal impact. Opportunities for students, families, and professionals.

Internships

Explore Cru's internship opportunities—serve globally or locally, develop your skills, and make an eternal impact. Apply today!

Careers

Explore full- and part-time ministry careers with Cru—use your skills to impact eternity. Apply today!

Volunteer

Explore volunteer opportunities with Cru and use your skills to impact lives for eternity.

International

Explore global mission opportunities with Cru—serve, grow, and make an eternal impact.

What We Do

How we seek to journey together with everyone towards a relationship with Jesus.

Donor Relations

Answers to questions on donations, financial policies, Cru’s annual report and more.

Statement of Faith

What we believe about the gospel and our call to serve every nation.

Our Leadership

Learn about Cru's global leadership team.

Cru Partnerships

When the global church comes together then powerful things can happen.

Values

Leading from values so others will walk passionately with God to grow and bear fruit.

Storylines

Showing God in action in and through His people.

Press

Access Cru's latest news releases, media contacts, and background information on our global ministries and leadership.

Contact Us

mailto:Donation.Services@cru.org

Close To the Lord. To Each Other. To the Mission

Close Conference

Close to the Lord - Tuesday, July 21

"Conference Opening" Milton & Cynthia Massie

"Conference Opening" Milton & Cynthia Massie

Milton and Cynthia Massie open the Close Conference, reminding us to stay on our knees and stay in the Book!

"Close to God in a Pandemic" Thabiti Anyabwile

"Close to God in a Pandemic" Thabiti Anyabwile

Thabiti Anyabwile shares how to experience closeness with God in the midst of a pandemic.

"Where Are We Going?" Milton Massie

"Where Are We Going?" Milton Massie

Milton Massie shares the vision for the next three years for Cru Inner City at the Close Conference.

"Listening as Partnership" Renee Begay

"Listening as Partnership" Renee Begay

Renee Begay shares about the importance of listening to indigenous leaders when engaging in a partnership.

Close to Each Other - Wednesday, July 22

"Practicing Forgiveness" Crawford Loritts

"Practicing Forgiveness" Crawford Loritts

Crawford Loritts shares about our need to give and receive forgiveness.


"Resolving Conflict" Marc Rutter

"Resolving Conflict" Marc Rutter

Marc Rutter shares about understanding the posture essential to conflict resolution and having crucial conversations.

"Emotional Intelligence" Barry & Dee Dee Rush

"Emotional Intelligence" Barry & Dee Dee Rush

Barry and Dee Dee Rush share about managing your emotions intelligently so you control your emotions, rather than your emotions controlling you.

Close to the Mission - Thursday, July 23

"Wholistic Discipleship" D. A. Horton

"Wholistic Discipleship" D. A. Horton

D.A. Horton shares the call to disciple the whole person, in the context of obeying Jesus' spiritual and social commands.

 

National Updates

National Updates

Aaron Robertson - Strategic Planning Process

Bryant Lee - Affiliate Model

Scott Mesker - Fund Development

Brad Harry - Recruiting

"Seeing With Your Heart" D. Martinez & B. Nuñez

"Seeing With Your Heart" D. Martinez & B. Nuñez

Dina Martinez and Blanca Nuñez share about seeing people with the eyes of your heart, what it looks like to invite people from the margins to come to the decision-making spaces.

Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Milton Massie, Dave Mikesell, and Aaron Robertson answer questions from the Close Conference.
 

Our 2023 Strategic Direction

Our 2023 Strategic Direction

• What are our four top goals?
• What makes us unique?
• What is our strategy?
• What fuels us?