During the 2020 Close Conference, Cru Inner City staff and partners gathered together to move closer to the Lord, to each other, and to the Mission. Watch recordings and download resources from the conference below.
Milton and Cynthia open the Close Conference, reminding us to stay on our knees and stay in the Book!
Pastor and teacher Thabiti Anyabwile shares how to experience closeness with God in the midst of a pandemic.
Thabiti is a pastor at Anacostia River Church in southeast Washington, DC. He’s the author of several books, including What Is a Healthy Church Member?, Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons, Reviving the Black Church, and others. He and his wife, Kristie, have three children.
Milton Massie, Cru Inner City’s Executive Director/Steward, shares the vision for the next three years at the Close Conference.
Renee Begay shares the importance of listening to indigenous leaders when engaging in a partnership. Renee is the co-founder of the Nations ministry of Cru and shares real-life stories and insight into this important issue.
Pastor and Cru board member Crawford Loritts shares the biblical foundation for forgiveness.
He serves as associate director for Cru-USA, giving input to the overall direction of Cru in the United States, mentoring younger leaders, and representing the organization through his speaking and writing ministry.
Marc Rutter, Cru U.S. Leadership LD/HR, leads an interactive session on resolving conflict on teams at the Close Conference.
The three documents discussed in this video can be downloaded here (requires sign-in).
D.A. Horton shares the call to disciple the whole person, in the context of obeying Jesus’ spiritual and social commands.
D.A. Horton serves as an Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies at California Baptist University. He and Elicia have been married for 17 years, and they have two daughters, Izabelle and Lola, and one son, D.A. Jr. (a.k.a. Duce).
Two documents to read or download:
Aaron Robertson shares how the Strategic Planning Process is helpful to shaping the future impact of the ministry at the Close Conference.
Aaron serves as the co-director of Cru Inner City Twin Cities. He graduated from Bethel University and Bethel College and Seminary. He and his wife, Erica, have three children.
The two documents discussed in this video can be downloaded here (requires sign-in).
Bryant Lee shares an update on Cru Inner City’s Affiliate Ministry.
Scott Mesker, National Development Director, shares a bit about his background and his desire to serve Cru Inner City as the cities serve their partners.
Our Strategic Plan has Cru Inner City increasing our staff by 90 by the end of 2023. How will we do that? Check out Brad Harry’s presentation from the Close Conference.
The documents discussed in this video can be downloaded here (requires sign-in).
Dina Martinez and Blanca Nuñez share why it is so important to listen to and empower marginalized people in our ministries.
You can download the document discussed in this One Document. Go here to open it. (Requires sign-in credentials.)
Milton Massie, Dave Mikesell, and Aaron Robertson answer questions from the Close Conference.
Do you have some advice about how we can engage in the current discussion around race and justice?
Exercise emotional iIntelligence
Only engage with safe people
A – Awareness: History and current reality
The documents discussed in this video can be downloaded here (requires sign-in).
Oneness and Diversity Recommended Resources
Resources for Fighting Anti-Blackness in Latinx Communities
Power Dynamics Cycle, based on the “Wolf Shall Dwell With the Lamb” by Eric Law
Milton and Cynthia’s Resources on Injustice