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At Cru we think a lot about evangelism, relationships and culture. Our dream is see every follower of Jesus unleashed to express and proclaim Jesus in their unique sphere of influence. We’re a work in progress in the lab of Portland, but here’s some current thoughts/tips that might be helpful as you engage your natural […]
This post originated with Susy Silk and our friends in NYC and is relevant to the status of our world and current events in Portland. Thanks for letting us borrow it NYC! Our lives and our city are often full of sorrow, disappointment, injustice, pain, and fear. I can think of so many examples of women (and […]
This is a blurb from The Gospel Coalitions foundational documents that we think is helpful to our understanding of mission in the city of Portland and how faith and work integrate. The Cru millennial team in Portland has a vision that every 20-something in Portland would be compelled with a wholistic view of the how the gospel impacts all areas […]
Every story has an introduction, a problem, a rising tension, a climax and a resolution. In order to really understand the story of humankind, we have to deeply understand the problem of humankind. If the problem doesn’t make sense, then the solution doesn’t quite make sense either. The problem in our story is that Adam and Eve […]
As you think of what it means to thrive, what is one thing that you would change about your life that would allow you to truly thrive? It might be something to do with relationships or finances, maybe a change in your habits or your personality. We all have ideas of what we would change and many […]
Part of our vision for working with young people in the city is to bridge the gap between campus life and city life. To often recent college graduates land in the city and end up floating through the first handful of years. They sometimes remain stuck relationally and spiritually for many years before they find their […]
A recent statistic says that only 4% of 18-30 year olds in the urban core of Portland claim a faith community. We dream of a day when every follower of Christ is thriving in such a way that they would be making an eternal difference in the lives of people they naturally come in contact with. Every […]
The past month has been full of refining vision for Cru here in Portland. We know we’re working with 20-somethings who’ve recently graduated from college, but until now it’s been fairly ambiguous. Our initial vision comes down to three words that we think will guide what we do and move us toward seeing the city transformed. […]
