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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

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Prayer

Prayer Starter Kit

Prayer Starter Kit

Prayer can be a two-way conversation with God every day of our lives. But maybe you struggle with feeling like you’re just listing complaints, regrets or your wish lists.

The Prayer Starter Kit was created to help you start praying or find a fresh approach to talking with God.

If you find it helpful, why not share it with someone you care about?

Lifestyle of Prayer

God's Wonderful Plan for Prayer

God's Wonderful Plan for Prayer

The purpose, the process, and the power of prayer.
                                 

Born In Prayer

Born In Prayer

Vonette Bright shares the story of how Cru was born in prayer. 

A Way of Life

A Way of Life

What are you doing in your life to develop the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ?

More Articles on Prayer

Multiplying My Life Through Others

The Holy Spirit prompts each of us in unique ways. His infinite power is unleashed as we come together and agree in prayer with one another!

Seven Reasons to Pray

This article is an unapologetic attempt to motivate... ME! Yes, me. Because if anybody needs help in getting motivated to pray, it’s yours truly.

Why Host a Prayer Meeting?

Ever wonder why you should gather to pray with others? See what the Bible has to say.

How to Host a Prayer Meeting

Hosting a prayer meeting may be easier than you think.

10 Ideas for Your Prayer Meeting

Try using these ideas to jump-start your prayer meeting.

The Power of Fervent Prayer

This study discusses the importance of persistence and fervency in prayer.

Prayer Walking

A discussion on the powerful dynamic of praying on-site with God's sight.

The Gospel and Prayer

How the gospel brings the possibility of passion and delight in praising and approaching God.

Why is Prayer So Hard?

Why is Prayer So Hard?

We have this powerful, superior weapon, and yet we don’t always use it.

When God Seems Silent

We are not always going to hear God's voice, but we can learn a few practical things to do when God seems silent.

Does Nature Make You Pray?

Does Nature Make You Pray?

Using prayer prompts from everyday life can refresh how we pray for our family, our world and ourselves.

Spiritual Warfare Prayer

Practical, usable information and insight into the waging of a winning warfare.

Does God Always Answer Prayer?

Does God Always Answer Prayer?

What to do when God isn’t moving the way you hope or expect.

Character Traits to Pray for This Year

Character Traits to Pray for This Year

This year, pray that God would grow your character through the following 12 traits. Pray for a different character trait each month and journal about the changes you see God developing in you throughout the year.

What's the Difference Between a Wish and a Prayer?

What's the Difference Between a Wish and a Prayer?

When does a desire for a specific outcome turn into a prayer? What keeps it from remaining a wish left to chance? The Bible has some things to say about this.

4 Questions For Anyone Struggling To Pray

4 Questions For Anyone Struggling To Pray

Since prayer is our main form of communication with God, prayer itself is the relationship. Here are 4 ways we can look at our relationships with people to learn about our relationship with God. 

We Should Have Listened to the Ranger's Warning

We Should Have Listened to the Ranger's Warning

A new believer’s faith is strengthened when prayer helps his group avoid an encounter with a bear.

Fasting

Fasting Starter Kit

Fasting Starter Kit

Use this resource kit to help guide your fast. Here you’ll find tips, recipes, devotional materials and even a free e-book to help draw you closer to God during your fast.

7 Steps to Fasting

7 Steps to Fasting

How you begin and conduct your fast will largely determine your success. By following these seven basic steps to fasting, you will make your time with the Lord more meaningful and spiritually rewarding.

Personal Guide to Prayer & Fasting

Personal Guide to Prayer & Fasting

Fasting is the most powerful spiritual discipline of all the Christian disciplines. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit can transform your life.

Pray for the World

There are 5 billion people in the world who don’t know a true follower of Christ. We are trusting God to raise up 10 million Christ-centered multiplying disciples and 5 million new church plants by end of 2020. 10 million disciples and 5 million new churches would mean that everyone would know at least one person who follows Jesus.

A Heart Molded By Prayer

A Heart Molded By Prayer

How would your molded heart delight others and the Lord?

How to Pray for the Persecuted Church

Everyday 300 people are killed for their faith in Jesus. Here are practical suggestions for how you can pray for and support persecuted believers.