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The Story of the Waorani of Ecuador

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In 1956, five missionaries were speared to death in the jungles of Ecuador. The world was shocked. Five young missionary families were burdened to reach an isolated tribe, the Waorani. When they thought the time was right, the five men flew in and landed on a river bank. A few Waorani greeted them. Soon, however, they were martyred and escorted to their heavenly Father.

Jim Elliott was one of those speared. His wife, Elisabeth, and Rachel Saint moved in to live in one of the villages. One of the men who killed the missionaries, Mincaye, later came to faith in Christ. Continue reading The Story of the Waorani of Ecuador

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What Does It Mean to Fulfill The Great Commission?

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What does it mean to fulfill the Great Commission? It means every person will have had a clear presentation of the Gospel. It means life-changing evangelism and discipleship are occurring globally. It means we’ll see spiritual movements in every nation, so people of every tongue and tribe will stand before God’s throne. Continue reading What Does It Mean to Fulfill The Great Commission?

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Staff Training 2013

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“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”