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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.

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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.

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Browse videos designed to help you grow spiritually, share your faith, and lead others well.

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Quizzes & Assessments

Have some fun taking various quizzes and assessments to learn about yourself and others.

Campus

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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.

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Reaching students and faculty in middle and high school.

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Bringing hope and resources to military families 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

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International

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What We Do

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Donor Relations

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Our Leadership

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Cru Partnerships

When the global church comes together then powerful things can happen.

Storylines

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Back to School

It seems like just yesterday when we were standing before the big wall of backpacks at Wal-Mart, searching for the perfect bag to fit her five-year old self. We then rifled through bins of fat pencils and Fiskar scissors with the blunt tip. I was a little overcome with emotion and wonder. How did these five years go so fast?

Today I was standing with this same sweet girl in Bed, Bath, and Beyond, looking for the perfect bedding to fit her college budget. We searched for matching sheets and pillows to complete the set. I was more than a little overcome with emotion this time. Where did these eighteen years go?

My head is excited for the journey before her, even though my heart is a little sad. I will miss her smile and constant singing! We will have an empty spot at our dinner table, and when we run errands, we can take the regular car. She will be missed.

But then I remind myself, she is a child of God, and his plans for her are so much better than mine. The road ahead will be fun, full of adventure, with (hopefully) just a smattering of challenges and bumps in the road.

College is a time when many are searching for themselves and developing their own worldview. As staff, we have the privilege to meet them where they are, offer them a community to belong, and share with them the good news of Jesus.

As a new year begins, I pray for unity with peers, leaders to step up, and searching students to feel welcomed. May the Lord grant you wisdom in ministry, boldness in faith, and an abundance of resources to accomplish the task before you.

And remember to give a special wave to the obvious first time mom dropping her child off to college. She will be wearing large sunglasses and clutching a box of tissue under her arm.

“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Since 1951, Cru has helped individuals who grapple with integrating faith into daily life by offering practical steps and community support. As a result, countless people in over 190 countries have been empowered to move from passive belief to active faith.