Close To the Lord. To Each Other. To the Mission

"Conference Opening" Milton & Cynthia Massie

Milton and Cynthia Massie open the Close Conference, reminding us to stay on our knees and stay in the Book!

"Close to God in a Pandemic" Thabiti Anyabwile

Thabiti Anyabwile shares how to experience closeness with God in the midst of a pandemic.

"Where Are We Going?" Milton Massie

Milton Massie shares the vision for the next three years for Cru Inner City at the Close Conference.

"Listening as Partnership" Renee Begay

Renee Begay shares about the importance of listening to indigenous leaders when engaging in a partnership.

"Practicing Forgiveness" Crawford Loritts

Crawford Loritts shares about our need to give and receive forgiveness.

"Resolving Conflict" Marc Rutter

Marc Rutter shares about understanding the posture essential to conflict resolution and having crucial conversations.

"Emotional Intelligence" Barry & Dee Dee Rush

Barry and Dee Dee Rush share about managing your emotions intelligently so you control your emotions, rather than your emotions controlling you.

"Wholistic Discipleship" D. A. Horton

D.A. Horton shares the call to disciple the whole person, in the context of obeying Jesus' spiritual and social commands.

 

National Updates

Aaron Robertson - Strategic Planning Process

Bryant Lee - Affiliate Model

Scott Mesker - Fund Development

Brad Harry - Recruiting

"Seeing With Your Heart" D. Martinez & B. Nuñez

Dina Martinez and Blanca Nuñez share about seeing people with the eyes of your heart, what it looks like to invite people from the margins to come to the decision-making spaces.

Questions & Answers

Milton Massie, Dave Mikesell, and Aaron Robertson answer questions from the Close Conference.
 

Our 2023 Strategic Direction

• What are our four top goals?
• What makes us unique?
• What is our strategy?
• What fuels us?