Since 1951, Cru staff in 190 countries have paused twice a year for a Worldwide Day of Prayer. This spring, Cru’s Orlando headquarters hosted 200 guests. Continue reading Cru’s April 2026 Worldwide Day of Prayer
As we remember Holy Week, we encounter pivotal moments that offer profound lessons for believers today. One of the most moving is the anointing of Jesus by Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus. In this moment, we witness a stunning act of unrestrained worship as she pours out her life’s savings upon the Lord. Continue reading The Anointing of Jesus by Mary
Cru hosted Winter Conferences at twelve locations across the country from late December through mid-February. 7000+ college students attended. Continue reading Praising God for Cru’s Student Winter Conferences
We thought you would enjoy a brief peek into our lives. We’ll start with the families of our two sons, then our daughter Jenn’s family. Continue reading Family News and Milestones 2026
For several years, Mike has been overseeing the development of Cru’s Event Registration Tool (ERT). He’s currently assisting the FamilyLife Ministry with their conference needs. Cru is well-known for our mission’s opportunities and also for our events. It’s crucial across Cru’s many ministries to have high-quality conference software. Continue reading Mike’s Team Helping Cru’s FamilyLife Ministry
“God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” This is the opening sentence in Dr. Bill Bright’s booklet, “The Four Spiritual Laws.” I finally grasped this truth in February 1973, while a student at Arizona State University. Since then, I’ve been living out God’s wonderful plan through fifty years on staff with Cru. Continue reading Fifty Years Serving with Cru
Mike and Sus Schmitt 