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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.

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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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Hardships

Suicide Prevention Resources

Are you dealing with suicidal thoughts and depression or know someone who is? Here you'll find articles, studies and stories of others' personal experiences with suicide and depression.
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Depression, Antidepressants, and the Spiritual Side

All of life is a spiritual learning experience. God is there for people who are suffering. People can really experience God's help and presence in the valley of depression.
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I Can't Live (Like This) Anymore

I can’t live like this anymore shares hope for those in deep struggle.
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Giving Life Another Chance

Give life another chance. You may be reading this article because you are contemplating killing yourself. Or perhaps you know someone who is. If you are at the end of your rope there are suicide hotlines and other resources here.
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10 Things I Learned From My Daughter's Suicide

My world still stops for a few seconds when I say those words. I never cease to feel the enormity of the loss, the emptiness left in her wake. The wound has healed, but the scar remains.
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Hope for the Road Marked With Suffering

Whether you are the one experiencing loss or are close to someone who is, join us for this 10-day devotional. We will take a look at what Scripture has to say to us in places of pain as we wrestle with the honest reality of doubts, fears and questions.
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How Will You Support a Grieving Loved One?

After a plane crash took Julie Blom’s husband and two of her children, friends had to learn how to help her heal.
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Christian vs. Christian: Healing Church Dysfunction

Learn how to move toward overcoming divisions within the church.
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The Unseen Crisis Among College Women

Chronic mental health problems are on the rise, raising serious issues for those working with female students.
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Resources for the Struggles of Life

If you are suffering from something specific today, here are some articles that may help you.
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Partnering For a Common Cause

Partnering for a common cause explains working together in ministry and justice.
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VIDEO: Living United in a Racially Divided World

Cru staff member David Williams shares his perspective on the history and current climate of race relations in America, and how the gospel calls us to unity.
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Why Justice Matters: The Justice Cycle of Momentum

Why justice matters the justice cycle of momentum shows how justice connects to spiritual growth.
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Can't We All Just Get Along?

The guy with the best dreadlocks in all of Cru talks about how to handle conflict in a healthy manner.
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Embracing Death

In December 2010, Rick James lost his mom. Two days after the funeral, he gave this talk at TCX in Minneapolis. Listen to this unique perspective on death and discipleship.
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In Their Steps

In their steps encourages following Jesus’ example in difficult times.
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Helping Loved Ones Recover from Trauma

It’s hard to know how to help someone who has experienced trauma. Here are seven practical and compassionate ways you can care for your loved one.
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In a World So Divided, Is Unity Possible?

In a world like this, with people from so many different backgrounds and with so many points of view, is unity possible?
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Where’s the Peace in the World Filled With Fear?

We have the opportunity to live unafraid because of a hope that isn’t based on wearing a mask or the development of a vaccine but that rests in a relationship with the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.
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Finding God’s Comfort in Uncertainty During COVID

It’s no secret that the sudden onset of COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, has become the central focus of the whole world, making many fear the uncertainty of what’s ahead. Here are some resources to help you process the complexities of COVID-19.
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Racism: What Thoughts or Feelings Come to Mind?

Click on a quote that best describes your thoughts and feelings about racism to learn more about God’s heart for you right where you’re at.
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6 Healthy Ways to Handle Disappointment Right Now

When the coronavirus brought the whole world to a screeching halt, you likely found yourself disappointed about your life, or perhaps the lack thereof. Whatever you’re disappointed about, here are six things you can do to handle your disappointment in a healthy way.
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Responding to COVID-19 with Hope from Jesus’ Words

What does Jesus have to say to us during the coronavirus outbreak? And how should Christians respond to the pandemic?
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How Juneteenth Helps You See God

Juneteenth helps us to see God through the African American experience and stands to remind us that though this experience includes the brutal chains of slavery, emancipation came and broke those physical shackles free.
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Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Suffering is an undeniable reality, but why does God allow suffering? How do we know God cares for us, and that our suffering will ultimately be for our good?
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Breaking Free from Pornography Addiction

Many men and women struggle to find victory over pornography. Explore this life-changing journey to find hope and resources to conquer this addiction.
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Resolution Movement - Sign up for the Email Series

Do hurts and struggles drag you down? Are you looking for healing from anxiety, depression, loneliness or porn use? Sign up for the nine-part email series from the Resolution Movement.
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