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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

Explore resources to help you live out your life and relationships in a way that honors God.

Bible Studies

Find resources for personal or group Bible study.

Share the Gospel

Learn to develop your skills, desire and ability to join others on their spiritual journeys and take them closer to Jesus.

Help Others Grow

Help others in their faith journey through discipleship and mentoring.

Leadership Training

Develop your leadership skills and learn how to launch a ministry wherever you are.

Video

Browse videos designed to help you grow spiritually, share your faith, and lead others well.

Languages

View our top Cru resources in more than 20 languages.

Quizzes

Have some fun taking various quizzes and assessments to learn about yourself and others.

Campus

Helping students know Jesus, grow in their faith and go to the world to tell others.

City

Reflecting Jesus together for the good of the city.

Inner City

Partnering with urban churches to meet physical and spiritual needs.

Athletes

Striving to see Christ-followers on every team, in every sport and in every nation.

Families

Equipping families with practical approaches to parenting and marriage.

High School

Reaching students and faculty in middle and high school.

Military

Bringing hope and resources to military families worldwide.

Locate Cru Near You

Explore Cru's global presence and discover how you can get involved in communities worldwide.

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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

Explore domestic and global mission trips with Cru—serve, grow, and make an eternal impact. Opportunities for students, families, and professionals.

Internships

Explore Cru's internship opportunities—serve globally or locally, develop your skills, and make an eternal impact. Apply today!

Careers

Explore full- and part-time ministry careers with Cru—use your skills to impact eternity. Apply today!

Volunteer

Explore volunteer opportunities with Cru and use your skills to impact lives for eternity.

International

Explore global mission opportunities with Cru—serve, grow, and make an eternal impact.

What We Do

How we seek to journey together with everyone towards a relationship with Jesus.

Donor Relations

Answers to questions on donations, financial policies, Cru’s annual report and more.

Statement of Faith

What we believe about the gospel and our call to serve every nation.

Our Leadership

Learn about Cru's global leadership team.

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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What Is the Meaning of Life?

You are not alone if you have ever wondered about the meaning of life or about the purpose of your own. 
Here are the testimonies of some who received answers to these questions.

Does My Story Matter?

Does My Story Matter?

"Nicky and Whitney were in the car together, driving to the pharmacy. Suddenly, Whitney said, “We need to talk. I mean we really need to talk.” She turned off the music. “Can we go to a coffee shop?” 

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Trusting God Through Failure

Trusting God Through Failure

A filmmaker’s tale of how God used failure to bring about greater success.

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Grief, Abuse and Homelessness: A Redemption Story

Grief, Abuse and Homelessness: A Redemption Story

How a young woman suffered intensely and now has a vision to help young people who age out of the foster system.

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“Here’s my chance to learn about God”

“Here’s my chance to learn about God”

Sarah always thought being a Christian meant following enough rules. When she learned the truth, she said “People don't know this. We need to tell people.”

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Christ and My Craft

Christ and My Craft

“I used to make fun of Christians, but something changed that.”

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I Was a Prayer Request

I Was a Prayer Request

“I picked up a book that said “prayer requests” on it. As I looked in the book, my name was at the top of the list!”

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Are We Just Products of Chance?

Are We Just Products of Chance?

“This time last year, I didn’t believe in God.”

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One Conversation That Changed Eternity

One Conversation That Changed Eternity

Two American students in South Africa decided to initiate “just one more conversation” that would change the entire course of Anele's life.

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More Than Neighbors

More Than Neighbors

A college freshman learns about God from her friends across the hall.

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Giving Up My “God”

Giving Up My “God”

“On the inside I was spiritually dead.”

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Not Just a Sunday Thing

Not Just a Sunday Thing

Mike learns how to live for Jesus and show Him to others from Athletes in Action at his college wrestling team at Oklahoma State University.

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Not About Rules

Not About Rules

Through discipleship, Monique learns that God doesn’t want to kill our fun and, if He asks us to give up something, He has something better in mind.

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My Story: Erik Lightle

My Story: Erik Lightle

A young man who is looking for direction finds that Jesus is the way.

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Changing Family

Changing Family

Alejandra’s new relationship with God is leading her family back to faith as well.

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It Takes Commitment

It Takes Commitment

NFL coach Jerry Palmieri's challenge for you.

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MLB Player Shares His Spiritual Journey

MLB Player Shares His Spiritual Journey

Juan Pierre tells how God became first in his life.

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My Story: Brian Gardner

My Story: Brian Gardner

Brian Gardner finds God after talking with a friend and perusing a Bible that he received in a Freshman Survival Kit.

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My Story: London Fletcher

My Story: London Fletcher

A football player learns that he does not have to play with anger to be successful on the football field.

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How An Olympic Athlete Redefined Her Worth

How An Olympic Athlete Redefined Her Worth

US Speedskater, Rebekah Bradford, used to skate for success and now skates for God.

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My Story: Dr. Hugh Ross

My Story: Dr. Hugh Ross

The story of how astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross began his study of sacred texts and the universe and came to believe in Christ.

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My Story: Ben Carter

My Story: Ben Carter

Varsity soccer player at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan shares testimony.

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Was Gaining God Worth Losing My Family?

Was Gaining God Worth Losing My Family?

A student in Australia risks rejection from her parents for her new faith in Christ.

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My Story: Leah O'Brien-Amico

My Story: Leah O'Brien-Amico

Olympic softball player Leah O'Brien-Amico recounts becoming a Christian through Athletes in Action.

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New Believer Organize Successful Denver Outreach

New Believer Organize Successful Denver Outreach

Ed Lee volunteered to lead an outreach to other young business professionals, even though he’d been a Christ-follower for a little over 2 years. And, he’s also spiritually mentoring other young men. Ed didn’t wait until he was a seasoned believer to step out in faith.

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Your Turn

Would you like to know God personally?

What does it take to begin a relationship with God? These principles will explain how you can personally begin a relationship with God, right now, through Jesus Christ.

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