CRU - The Crusader Union of Australia Information

CRU is a Bible-based, interdenominational Christian youth organisation whose mission is to help the students of the independent schools of Australia to know and follow Jesus. We seek to expose students to the gospel, win them to Christ, disciple them in their faith and train them for a lifetime of service. Similarly, we pray that each employee will grow in their relationship with God and will develop new skills and abilities to serve Him. Our staff look to work together as a team to build each other up, not just to be productive workers, but to be people who will grow in their love and knowledge of God. Theme verse: ‘We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.’ Psalm 78:4b We work towards this purpose using three core ministry strategies: • CRU Holiday Camps - residential and day camps for school students during school holidays on both the east coast and in Perth • CRU Educational Camps - fully programmed camps for school year groups during term times; and • Schools Ministry - encouraging and supporting Christian groups and speaking in school chapels and assemblies on both the east coast and Perth. This ministry is underpinned by administrative support, and by the operation of two Camp and Conference Centres at Galston and Lake Macquarie, where students and campers can enjoy a fantastic camp experience while at the same time grow in their faith.