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August 24, 2026
Richard Garcia looked out at the three dozen or so young faces staring straight at him while he explained the content of the “Four Spiritual Laws” booklet in his hand.
Partnering with believers to bring about lasting change
God is changing lives in inner-city Des Moines. Through local inner-city churches, people are encountering the hope of Christ, building meaningful relationships, and experiencing lasting change. Cru® Inner City’s Circle of Hope equips our partner churches to walk alongside their neighbors and serve their communities with compassion and purpose.
We serve inner-city churches in Des Moines by equipping them through Cru Inner City programs, supporting their work of evangelism and discipleship in their communities.
We provide Compassionate Products™ and training to support the church in establishing relationships with people in their neighborhood.
We mobilize volunteers, resourced churches, and financial investment to increase our inner-city church partners’ capacity for life-changing evangelism and whole-person discipleship that transforms communities.
We train, coach, and encourage church leaders. We work with churches to develop programs for effective evangelism and whole-person discipleship. These programs are for both children and adults and minister to their physical needs while introducing them to a relationship to Jesus.
Want to help reach more people in Des Moines with the hope of Christ? There are several ways to help.
Whether you’re excited to do outreach or participate behind the scenes, your support makes a difference.
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Richard Garcia looked out at the three dozen or so young faces staring straight at him while he explained the content of the “Four Spiritual Laws” booklet in his hand.
Editor’s note: Since 1983, the Inner City Ministry of Cru® has been serving vulnerable and marginalized residents in some of the nation’s largest cities. What motivates these teams of missionaries
Editor’s note: Since 1983, the Inner City Ministry of Cru® has been serving vulnerable and marginalized residents in some of the nation’s largest cities. What motivates these teams of missionaries