Winter Conference is COMING January 2-6!! (Click for the best info ever!)

Welcome to College! Let’s Hang out!

  1. We’d love to meet you. Click if you’re from MSU, Drury or OTC. Or email matthew.groves@cru.org

  2. We get to know Jesus through the Bible. We’d love to help you learn how to read and study it. Join us!

  3. Connection to a local church is critical to your growth as a Christian. Here are some we enjoy.

  4. It’s hard to stop a group of people who are truly having fun. Let’s have fun as we see God changing lives.

Groups at MSU, Drury & OTC

Clearly not a picture during an actual Bible study. That would be weird.

Clearly not a picture during an actual Bible study. That would be weird.

Study the bible with others

Meet weekly with friends to explore God's word & apply to to life at college!

A Brief History

Cru is an international missions organization present on over 700 college campuses throughout the U.S. and many more around the world. Founded in 1951, Cru has always connected students with Jesus, with the Church and with global missions.

 

Our Staff

Our staff invest in college students. They are incredibly impactful. Students are growing in their relationship with Christ, while mutually enjoying the riches of fellowship and being sent to their roommates, classmates, teammates and the world.

 

Matthew Groves

Big appetite for food, knowledge, and experience. Theology to metallurgy, ancient skills to modern science, Wes Anderson to The Wheelhouse.

I love how God works, people work, things work. Enjoy interesting foods, movies, skills, and solutions. Let’s get our hands dirty!

Emily Eggert

INFP, a massive reader, aspiring fiction author, and explorer. I can speak Portuguese and will likely try to feed you Brazilian food at least once. I also love soccer, surfing, podcasts and history.

I love all things adventure, and I love all things Jesus. I have a heart for intentional friendship and connecting with others about the gospel. My favorite way to get to know someone is through conversation, quality time over baking a sweet treat and playing catan. Come visit me and I can make you pancakes or waffles while telling you stories!

Corbin Zaldivar

Proud owner of a middle-tier fantasy football team. Former Soccer player turned pickle-baller. I love my wife, my dog, and Jesus!

The best decision I ever made was giving my life to Christ in 2020. Life has never been the same.

Kendra Zaldivar

Hey there, everyone! My name is Kendra Zaldivar—struggling strawberry blonde desperate to be accepted by the redhead community. 👋🏻

A few things to know about me: I play pickleball way too much, am obsessed with thrifting, and have a major sweet tooth. Most importantly, I love Jesus! ❤️‍🔥

I’m super thrilled to get to know students who are passionate about their faith or are just spiritually curious! Would love to sit down, grab a coffee, and get know you.

Isaac McDermott

A recovering cynic, seeking connection with God and with people. I enjoy theology, football, podcasts, reading, and (almost all) forms of storytelling. I've had the pleasure of growing in faith and relationships with people over the past couple of years, and I don't plan on ending that journey any time soon.