Every year, across the country, millions of college students graduate. Many have their sights set on what this world values most, and they make it their mission to pursue those values.

But what if these students were instead embarking on the mission of God? What if they were “on mission” to make the world more like how God intended it to be, helping people everywhere be restored to a relationship with Jesus?

That’s Cru’s vision: to see lifelong laborers for Christ raised up and sent to the world to proclaim the good news of Jesus. Winter Conference is one place where, time and again, we have seen students grasp a greater vision for their lives. 

In December, 2,536 students (like shown above)got to participate in 4 of the Winter Conferences facilitated by Cru across the US.  And this month, it’s our turn! 

February 4-6, our staff and students in Sacramento will get to participate in Cru’s national Winter Conference. We will get to worship Jesus together, learn from God’s Word together, and be equipped in sharing our faith.  

During December’s conferences, each student experienced Jesus in a personal and unique way.  Here are a few of the things they shared from their conferences:

I have a new passion for sharing the gospel and a reignited passion for God’s Word. I feel so encouraged going into the new year and ready to step out onto campus being a light for Christ.” -Anonymous

“Before coming I had felt very distant from God and felt like I was becoming a lukewarm Christian. This renewed my faith!”  -Faith, junior

“I literally became a Christian today.” -Nate, senior

“I was greatly challenged at the outreach and was so excited to see my team taking steps of faith together. While I was sharing what Jesus means to me, I realized I was doing what scared me so much, and it was actually very fun to just get to chat with people! It gave me a new perspective on evangelism!” -Bethany, senior

“I am eager to go out and do what God has called me to.”  -Ayana, sophomore

We rejoice for the awesome ways God is at work in students’ lives. He is changing hearts and raising up lifelong laborers for the Kingdom of God. Thank you so much for your partnership, your prayers, and your generosity that  help make that possible.

PRAYER REQUESTS

• Pray for our students to grow in their love for Jesus and commitment to Him and His mission through the upcoming Winter Conference.  Pray for all the details to go smoothly for this event. 
• Praise God for the 2,536 students who already experienced Winter Conference! 
• Please pray that God would give our team wisdom and creativity as we continue to navigate ministry with COVID-restrictions. 
• Pray for our family and teams to remain healthy and abide in Jesus!