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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

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

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Facebook

Facebook 101

Facebook 101

Here are a few tips that can increase engagement and east the stress of posting when creating content for your audience.


 

Searching for Interested People on Facebook

Searching for Interested People on Facebook

One staff member of Cru went through the training on how to use Facebook to find potential movement leaders overseas. Here's what he learned.

Tips on Creating a Facebook Page

Tips on Creating a Facebook Page

Before you dive in head first, let’s go through a few steps to make sure you get the best use of the page and are using your time resourcefully.


 

Keep Your Facebook Audience Engaged This Summer

Keep Your Facebook Audience Engaged This Summer

If you work in a ministry who’s schedule ebbs and flows with the school semester, chances are summer time can be difficult for posting and coming up with new content. Here are some ways to stay refreshed. 

Should You Use Facebook Pages or Facebook Groups?

Should You Use Facebook Pages or Facebook Groups?

Ah yes, the age old question: Does it matter if you use of Facebook Group or a Facebook Page?

Well, I am here to tell you that yes, it does matter since they serve two very different purposes.

Creating a Paid Facebook Ad

Creating a Paid Facebook Ad

Learn how to create your ad campaign, choose your target audience, name and create your ad set, add text and links, and how to choose ad placement.

 

 

How to Do a “Like It” Lunch

How to Do a “Like It” Lunch

Tips on how to plan, create and execute a successful Like It Lunch for your Facebook page.

Cheat Sheet for Bolstering Your Ministry's Page

Cheat Sheet for Bolstering Your Ministry's Page

Check out this cheat sheet for boosting your ministry's social media presence. 

How to Create a Facebook Event

How to Create a Facebook Event

Using Facebook events and ads to create opportunities to build relationships with nonbelievers.

Tips on Hosting a Facebook Live Event

Tips on Hosting a Facebook Live Event

Like all social media platforms, Facebook Live has best practices which can help enhance the potential for your live video to reach a larger audience. Here are 5 helpful tips to help you plan your next successful live stream.

Write Compelling Captions

Write Compelling Captions

Increase your social engagement by following these 5 helpful principles.

How to Create a Messenger Ad

How to Create a Messenger Ad

Facebook now allows you to set up an ad where people can instantly message you to respond. This kind of ad works well over a short period of time when you are available to message people back. Learn how to create one here.

What to Be Aware of When Posting on Social Media

What to Be Aware of When Posting on Social Media

Social media is amazing and useful. But like every good gift from God we need to use it wisely for it to be an effective tool. Learn how to post on Instagram, Facebook and other social media in ways that gain followers and build trust with existing followers.

Videos

Building a Ministry Audience with No Money (3:26)

Angel McCurdy and Doug Weiss discuss ideas and tactics that don’t cost any money to help you grow your audience and increase engagement on social media.


 

Diving deeper into Facebook Insights (2:45)

Take a deeper look at creating audience persona's using your Facebook Insights in this short video with JESUS Film Social Media Manager Doug Weiss and Cru Social Media Community Manager Angel McCurdy. Knowing your audience and how to post for who's following you is not difficult and with the right steps you'll know just what to do!

Creating a Paid Facebook Ad (5:55)

Learn how to create your ad campaign, choose your target audience, name and create your ad set, add text and links, and how to choose ad placement.