“Do you recognize the book they’re using?” Nan asked me.
I was having lunch at a Panera Bread in Springfield, Virginia, with Nan (see note) when she noticed two women at the table next to us were doing a Bible study.
When I looked over, I recognized the book they were using, The Significant Woman, a life-coaching discipleship course Continue reading “Serendipity and the Significant Woman”
October 3rd marked the 20th anniversary of the battle in Mogadishu, Somalia, which is chronicled in the best-selling book and movie, Black Hawk Down. U.S. Army Best Ranger Jeff Struecker survived the intense combat, returning last March to film a documentary. He had turned down many film offers, until this one, working with Cru staff member and video producer, Mary Beth Minnis. Continue reading “Remembering Black Hawk Down”
When church historians write about the events which swept across college campuses in the 70’s, they will talk about the unique movement of God which not only captured the hearts of thousands of students, but also launched hundreds into missions. It was in this spiritual atmosphere we gave our lives to Jesus. While at Penn State, Mike saw how God raised up young laborers for His Harvest which continues more than three decades later.
During Mike’s senior year (1979), nearly 1,000 students were active in Penn State’s Campus Crusade ministry with over 800 in small discipleship groups. A large number of these committed their lives to impacting the world for Christ. Continue reading “Three Decades Later: Penn State”
“Join us” at our recent Staff Training! Today, we recommend a study on Peter by Lisa Harper, comedienne and theologian. Continue reading “Sharing CSU2013 with You: Lisa Harper”
Thanks to the internet, we can include all of you in Cru’s biennial staff training. I’m planning to post several times with highlights from various speakers that you can watch at home.
Our various city ministries combined together to form Cru City. After students graduate, we know they’ll recognize the name “Cru;” we hope they’ll continue to be involved with us as they pursue their careers. The first two short videos explain our ministry in cities. Continue reading “Sharing CSU2013 with You: Cru City”
“Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” ~ Jude 1:3 NKJV
Cru recently held its biennial conference on the campus of Colorado State University (our venue-of-choice for nearly 40 years). More than 4,500 U.S. missionaries heard from various speakers, including Cleveland pastor Alistair Begg of Truth for Life and author Lisa Harper (popular speaker at Women of Faith conferences). Continue reading “Staff Training 2013”
Mike and Sus Schmitt 