Chicago

Church Partners

Cru® lives out the Great Commandment and the Great Commission with churches in the inner city. Your church can partner with Cru, multiplying your efforts to share God’s love and the Good News with those in need.

Programs & Events

Trauma Healing Group

Are you or someone you know experiencing grief or emotional wounds? If so, join this online Trauma Healing Group. There are six sessions over two weeks. The meetings will be informative, as well as interactive.

DATES/TIMES:
  • Week 1: Tuesday, March 3 & Thursday, March 5 (6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.); Saturday, March 7 (9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) 
  • Week 2: Tuesday, March 10 & Thursday, March 12 (6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.); Saturday, March 14  (9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

    All times are Central Time.
REGISTRATION LINK: Trauma Healing Group Sign-Up
After signing up, we will send you the meeting link and instructions.
 
COST: FREE!
 
MORE INFO: For more information, email Norris Jackson.

Marriage Retreat for Pastors and Ministry Leaders

In partnership with The Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic at Wheaton College, this incredible weekend at Cedar Lake Ministries will help you and your spouse have conversations designed to increase your intimacy and security. Together you’ll learn how to: 

  • Recognize underlying reasons for conflicts 
  • Identify reactive patterns 
  • Repair emotional injuries from the past 
  • Better understand emotional triggers and intimacy needs 
  • Improve communication to share what you need 
  • Increase trust, intimacy, playfulness, and fun 
  • Deepen your emotional, physical, and sexual connection 
LOCATION: The retreat will take place at Cedar Lake Ministries in Cedar Lake, Indiana. 
DATES: Friday, Apr. 10th, 4:00 p.m. – Sunday, Apr. 12th, 3:30 p.m.  
REGISTRATION & MORE INFO: Email info@mftclinic.com or call 630-733-8161. Register by March 19th. 
COST: $100 fee per couple to reserve lodging. The rest is covered by a generous donor! The price includes a room for two nights, all the food, two “Hold Me Tight” books, and all the materials.

Children’s Ministry Networking Breakfast

DESCRIPTION: This networking breakfast is geared for all those who work with children and youth in their church. It will be a great time to learn from other leaders, share ideas and questions, and be inspired to raise up a new generation of godly leaders! The breakfast is free, and will also include time to learn about tools to share the gospel more effectively with children.
 
DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 28th, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
 
LOCATION: Agape Center, 342 W. 111th St., Chicago, Il 60628

S.A.Y. Yes!® Children’s Ministry Training

DESCRIPTION: Do you desire to enhance your ministry with children? Are you interested in learning more about starting or building an after-school ministry for youth? This training will be an excellent time for you to grow in these areas. Whether you are just getting started in children’s ministry, or you want to take your existing ministry to the next level this training is for you.
 
DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 25th, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
LOCATION: Agape Center, 342 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60628
COST: $25. This covers continental breakfast, lunch, a training manual, and supplies.

Save The Date: Cru Partner Ministry Celebration 

DESCRIPTION: We are looking forward to an evening of celebrating all that God has done in the past year with Cru and our partnership with inner-city churches. Come ready to connect with others, hear encouraging stories of God at work, all while enjoying a great meal. This is open for all current partner ministries with Cru to celebrate what God has done, as well as for new churches to learn more about what a partnership with Cru could look like.
 
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 12th, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
 
LOCATION: Agape Center, 342 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60628
REGISTRATION: More info will be available soon.

Become a Partner

Ready to Multiply Your Ministry Efforts?

Cru® Inner City partners with inner-city churches and grassroots ministries across the country to create real and meaningful change right within their own neighborhoods.

We connect churches with their neighbors through compassionate outreach, empower them by mobilizing volunteers and resources, and help them develop through training and coaching.

Watch the video above to learn more about what it means to partner with Cru Inner City.

Resources for Church Partners

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Resource Library

Discover stories of transformation, educational materials, and classes and bible studies you can use to grow your ministry.

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Youth Development

S.A.Y. Yes!® (Save America’s Youth – Yes!) Centers are biblically-based programs that take place in an after-school setting through inner-city churches.

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Compassionate Outreach

Packed by volunteers, our Compassionate Products™ provide tangible expressions of God’s love to people in the inner city of Chicago.

Contact Us

Want to learn more about what Cru Inner City is doing in Chicago? Contact our team with any questions.

Brian Gardner
Lead Partner Ministry Liaison
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