COVID-19 Update When we began this semester we never could have guessed the changes this COVID-19 virus would bring to all of our lives. We rest in the sover...

"I Needed This" Davy and Landon were wrapping up our convo with Shae as she said, “thanks for talking with me. I needed this.” Shae (and her friend Dae) grew...

In Full Swing The school year began and we hit the ground running! We have been meeting with church/volunteer partners around the state to begin new partners...

Cote d’Ivoire Update We spent March 11-25 in Cote d’Ivoire. Rebecca and her team of student leaders are still doing an amazing job of getting the gospel to t...

A Snowy Welcome We are thrilled to report we are FULLY FUNDED! Praise God! He has been faithful to provide new support to replace what was lost the last few ...

A Grateful Student Dusti (just graduated from MSSU in Joplin, MO) has some thoughts to share about her experience with Cru: “Cru was such an important piece ...

WELCOME MARSHAL! Marshal Dave McVicker was born on October 15th at 3:55 pm! He was 8 pounds and 5 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Delivery went great and we are...

What’s next for the McVicker’s after Africa? We hope you were able to read our double announcement that was sent out this summer, however, we want to give a ...

We’ve been back in the United States for a little over two months and I must say the way I feel about that is a whole lot of complicated. Most of the time I ...

Once again God has exceedingly, abundantly answered our prayers. Please be encouraged as you read through this 2017-2018 recap of the ministry in Cote d'Ivoi...

Leaving... Two years is both short and long. It felt very long as we said goodbye to the national and international Cru staff, students, and friends there. T...

Trip to Man Our team took advantage of Easter Vacation to go on a really far distance trip to a city in Cote d’Ivoire called Man. 11 hours in a bus to get th...

It's summer mission time which means a crazy busy schedule and lots and lots of rain. Last week we welcomed twenty students, three staff, and two very cute k...

Hello there! We're glad you're here. Yes, this blog is new, but my love of writing is not. For as long as I can remember I've always loved putting pen to pap...