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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

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Bible Studies

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Share the Gospel

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Help Others Grow

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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

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

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Athletes

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Families

Equipping families with practical approaches to parenting and marriage.

High School

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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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Volunteer

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International

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What We Do

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Donor Relations

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Statement of Faith

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Our Leadership

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Cru Partnerships

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

Values

Leading from values so others will walk passionately with God to grow and bear fruit.

Storylines

Showing God in action in and through His people.

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Articles on Secular-topics:life-issues/relationships

Dating During the Apocalypse

Dating During the Apocalypse, is a collaboration of essays from 32 female writers of all ages and from different walks of life. In sharing their stories as well as their thoughts on some of the things God has taught them over the years, their hope is that you will grow to become all that Jesus desires —his plans, his designs…for you.

Partnership

A 12-day schedule exploring what it means to be faithful to God through our partnering with others.

When Pleasing Others Gets in the Way of Leading

Do you wrestle with always trying to please people? Discover how we can follow Jesus’ example of servant leadership and loving others well.

Why We Should Extend Grace to Others

How we grow strong in God's grace and why we give grace to others.

Why New Graduates Need to Risk Relationship

Relationships can offer perspective and an opportunity for growth. But this doesn’t happen without being vulnerable and authentic. Learn why it’s worth the risk.

Father Knows Best

Talking to God about someone's needs can bring a chance to talk about God.

Good Words, Good Deeds

Combine verbal witness with compassionate actions to effectively share the gospel.

How to Love Someone When You Think They’re Wrong

"It shouldn’t surprise you that people hold onto their beliefs and ideologies strongly. I know this because it’s exactly what I do."

How to Trust God in Painful Circumstances

Wondering where God is during your struggle? Pause and consider what He’s able to do with your pain.

How to Find Hope when You Feel Alone

At different points in life, the pain of loneliness can feel small or overwhelming, like an all-consuming emptiness. In a world full of challenges and disappointments, Jesus offers hope for you when you experience loneliness.

How to Lead When Tragedy Strikes

What do you do when people are looking to you to respond to a tragedy? Here are 3 specific things the Cru ministry in Venezuela learned when they experienced loss.