What is Cru Connect?

DELEGATES INFORMATION:

Who are considered delegates for this conference?

Disciples who are:

• Highly recommended by the local team
• At least a mover/discipling one
• With at least one year involvement with Cru
• Able to represent Cru and local team (providing leadership and ownership of the ministry)
• Actively involved in missional community (if applicable)

Official Delegates’ registration, food and accommodation will be paid by Cru.

 

CRU STAFF INFORMATION:

How about the Cru Staff who wants to join?

• Fulltime, Associate and Intern staff members who want to accompany their delegates will be charged P9,500 for registration (including food and accommodation).
• Transportation expenses may be reimbursed separately from staff account.

For Cru Staff, is it okay to not stay in the hotel?

• Yes, but during the program and meal times you are encourage to stay and connect with the delegates. This kind of set-up will be P5,000/staff (lunch & dinner only).

The registration fee, including food and accommodation will be paid by Cru, how about the transportation?

• Everyone will personally cover their own transportation expenses, including to-fro airport.
• It can be raised, we will provide a Support Raising Letter for those who need one.
  

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Conference Program:

Please take note that lunch on August 23, 2025 will be at your own expense. Meal in the hotel will start by dinner. You can have your lunch in the nearby places like in IT Park (just across the street) or Ayala Mall.

Conference Electives:

Meet the Speakers:

Dr. Teody & Dr. Evelyn (Bing) Pajaron

Dr. Teody & Dr. Evelyn (Bing) Pajaron individually joined Cru staff training in 1974. Teody did campus and church ministry in Cebu, Iloilo, Davao and Baguio cities where those he discipled have become Cru staff, missionaries, leaders of denominations, and pastors of churches. Bing did campus ministry in Metro Manila (UST, UE, FEU, UP) and served as GCTC trainer from 1978, including 2 years in Korea (1981-83). Some of those she discipled have joined Cru, or became missionaries in China and other countries and in the marketplace.

They got married in 1983 as Teody was finishing his Master of Divinity at then ISOT-Asia (now IGSL). They served as Cru’s National Team Leaders from 1985 to 1990 while raising their young children. Teody pursued his Doctorate in Missions at Western Seminary in Portland, OR (1990-92). Upon returning, they taught at ISOT-Asia (1992-95) where Bing also helped develop the Partners in Ministry program. They pioneered FamilyLife Phil. Inc in 1996 and expanded it when they joined the Cru SE Asia team as Field Assistants and Leadership Development Coordinators in 2005-2009. Because of their ministry to families, Bing did her MA in Counseling (graduated in 2005) to be able to counsel couples properly who came for help. In 2019, she finished her PhD in Holistic Child Development and came up with the 14-lesson curriculum called P4s that is now being used in many churches, schools and communities here and abroad. They authored the book, Parenting Today’s Teens published in 2009, and are contributors to four other books all by CSM.

God blessed the couple with 2 children who are both professionals: Charissa, married to Daniel Reyna, and Hesedel, married to Tess Gaviola. Teody and Bing are grandparents to four adorable ones: Sophia, Keziah, Zachary, and Bree.

Is it okay to not attend the whole program of the conference?

• For special cases, with the local Cru Staff/Team knowledgable of the situation, YES, it is okay.
• But as official delegate, it is expected that everyone will fully participate in the whole program. We encourage everyone to prepare for work leave or excuse in school (face to face or online) if necessary.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:

What dates should I book my transportation?

• Program will start on August 23 - 2:00PM
• Program will end on August 25 - 2:00PM
• Please take note if you need to book your transportation in advance.

How to get to Waterfront Hotel from Mactan Cebu International Airport?

Grab or InDrive booking is available in the area. We highly encourage everyone to take Grab or InDrive instead of taxi. Fare is most likely to double if you will take taxi.

Point-to-Point (P2P) bus is available in the airport, just near the Jollibee Arrival Exit.

• Route will be from Mactan Airport to SM City Cebu worth P50.
• From SM City you can take the Grab/InDrive which will be cheaper.
• Check the P2P Bus updates & schedule here: My Bus

 

BUDGET INFORMATION:

Here’s a guide for budget preparation for everyone:

Note:All raised support is considered as a donation which is subject to 10% admin fee