CRUView - Special Edition 2013 Annual Report

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ADVANCING THE NAME OF JESUS Dear Friend, The foundation stone of the early church was their witness to the crucified, resurrected and ascended Jesus – as “salvation is found in no one else” (Acts 4:12). “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship” (2:42), they showed great generosity in sharing their wealth (2:44-45), and “the Lord added to their number daily” (2:47).

We thank God that we too are witnesses to Him, sharing the timeless, life-saving message of Jesus some two thousand years later. Thanks to the tireless and generous efforts of volunteers, staff and supporters like you, children are hearing of Jesus through lunchtime... Cont. page 2

god cru you Cont. from page 1 ...groups in schools, term time educational camps, and holiday programs. In 2013 approximately 2 500 children were involved in Crusaders’ programs each week. We rejoiced as hundreds of school students told us they have accepted God’s forgiveness and many more are growing in their relationship with Him! In this special Annual Report edition of CRUView, you will find exciting stories of deepened friendships and faith commitments, of perseverance and of growth. We have been particularly encouraged by students who have returned home from camp and shared the good news of Jesus with their families. We are also excited to share news of our first three Day Camps – holiday camp programs where children don’t stay overnight, but spend the day enjoying Christian community.

Additionally, 2013 saw over 100 Summit Camps run – our largest number ever! A record number of schools were supported with more frequent visits. Plus more campers were involved and more young people mobilised and equipped to lead. There was also

growth in the number of young people being trained in ministry, namely through the new ‘Schools Ministry Associate’ and ‘CRU Camps Intern’ programs.

Thank you for generously enabling all this to happen through your prayers, gifts and hard work. We praise God for those who have been praying for and supporting Crusaders for over 80 years, as well as for those who have just become involved in recent months.

We are so thankful to you all.

Thank God for what He is doing through His Spirit in Australian schools today. Please pray that we would continue to be bold in sharing the great news of Jesus, and that the word of God will continue to increase and spread (Acts 2:24). Pray that lives will be transformed; communities strengthened; and that God’s name will be honoured.

Philip Bell – Chairman

Gary Hill – Executive Director

Crusaders’

LINKS WITH SCHOOLS IN NSW AND THE ACT IN 2013!

183

149

SCHOOLS

SCHOOLS

See how your support has helped reach, nurture and train students in schools across NSW and the ACT in 2013.

VISITED BY SCHOOLS MINISTRY

133 SCHOOLS

WITH CRU GROUPS MEETING AT LUNCHTIME

42

SCHOOLS WITH STUDENTS INVOLVED IN CRUSADERS’ TRAINING

WITH STUDENTS ON CRU CAMPS

51

SCHOOLS

ON SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL CAMPS

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Crusaders’ vision

IS TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE STUDENTS OF THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF AUSTRALIA, TO NURTURE CHRISTIANS, ENCOURAGE CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AND TRAIN YOUNG CHRISTIANS FOR A LIFE OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP.

“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power and the wonders he has done.”

Psalm 78:4

In 2013 over 115 000 young people attended Crusader camping and school programs...

CRU HOLIDAY CAMPS & DAY CAMPS

SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL CAMPS

SCHOOLS MINISTRY

3 202

7 127

104 792

Children and youth enjoyed fun holiday activities, meeting 991 loving Christian leaders and hearing the Gospel of Jesus

Students went on 104 school camps to learn, be challenged by new activities and hear about God’s love for them in Jesus

GALSTON GORGE CONFERENCE AND RECREATION CENTRE

LAKE MAC RECREATION CENTRE

12 989

5 176

94 250

37 550

CAMPERS MEALS

CAMPERS MEALS

Students heard the Gospel in attendance at school assemblies, whilst around 4375 students explored the Bible in 175 weekly lunchtime CRU Groups

CRUSADERS IS A BIBLE-BASED, INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN YOUTH ORGANISATION. Through the faithfulness of God and the vision and resources given to generations of Christians, Crusaders has shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ with hundreds of thousands of Australian school students since 1930.

Our three core ministries – CRU Camps, Summit Educational Camps and Schools Ministry – are funded through income from our camps, centres and the generosity of supporters, trusts and foundations.

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REACH AND IMPACT OF

Cru camps

CONTINUES TO GROW

reaching campers who won’t attend other sports and activity based camps.

“Jesus died on the cross for us and because of camp I now realise the immense significance that this merits,” said Josh, one of our autumn study campers. He was one of 3 147 kids who attended CRU Camps in 2013 and heard the great news of Jesus. That’s over 500 more than five years ago!

2013 also saw a new CRU Camps Ministry Intern program launch with two young adult interns. In addition to training the interns for holiday camping ministry, this initiative is strengthening follow up for campers, identifying and mentoring new volunteer directors, increasing targeted leader recruitment and supporting our training programs for leaders and junior leaders.

Camper surveys showed that 60% of kids, like Josh, did not regard themselves as Christians or attend church programs before camp. How wonderful is it that 20% of these campers indicated that they decided to follow Christ or recommitted their lives to Him on camp! As well as this, many campers said that now they were willing to start attending churches, youth groups or CRU Groups.

“CRU has changed my life forever. I met heaps of new friends. We had awesome leaders and I learnt so much about God.” Gemma, Survivor Jnr

Thank God for his provision of passionate, capable and willing volunteers to run each camp, for the work of the CRU Camps team who organise the logistics and train volunteers… and for the generosity of supporters like you who helped ensure our teams and camps had everything needed – from equipment, to training, insurance and sponsorship for disadvantaged campers.

In 2013 our newer and more specialised camps saw significant growth. CRUTech, for example, focuses on computing and robotics and is particularly effective in

In 2014 we aim to introduce additional specialised camps and better support leader follow up of kids after they get home from camp.

CRU CAMPS IN 2013* CRU CAMPS

DAY CAMPS

62

3

65

3 147

55

3 202

991

22

1 013

CAMPS

CAMPS

CAMPERS

CAMPERS

VOLUNTEER LEADERS

Day Camps

UP AND RUNNING

“Because of camp I trust God more and I know it’s easier to talk to Him than I thought. CRU Camps make holidays so much more exciting!”

Natasha, CRU Autumn Day Camp 2013 The majority of campers attending Day Camps in 2013 were first time CRU Campers who for personal, financial, age or other reasons would not have been able to attend a residential CRU Camp.

This is a wonderful opportunity to form partnerships with churches and schools to assist them in reaching out to their local communities. With God’s strength and your crucial CRUVIEW ANNUAL REPORT 2013 • PAGE 4

VOLUNTEER LEADERS

CAMPS

CAMPERS

VOLUNTEER LEADERS

support, plans are underway for eight camps in 2014, run in three regions across Sydney.

2014 TARGETS

8 DAY CAMPS

315 DAY CAMPERS

95 VOLUNTEER LEADERS

*Includes summer 12/13, and autumn, winter and spring 2013.

Praise God for His providence with the 2013 launch of CRU Day Camps!

These multi-day, non-residential school holiday programs are run in partnership with schools and churches. In 2013, three Day Camps with 55 kids were run. Parents, churches and schools are excited about this new initiative and are keen to be involved. Our end of camp surveys showed that 98% of campers understood more about God as a result of camp! Thank God for the wonderful leaders who made each Day Camp a special experience.

TOTAL

Summit’s

biggest YEAR YET 7 127 students heard how much they are loved by God and were challenged to live for Him on Summit Educational Camps in 2013 – our biggest year yet! We thank God for the privilege of ministering to campers from pre-school age, right up to senior high students and from schools in Scone, Bathurst and Canberra and everywhere in between.

As well as running camps for a range of independent schools, we loved sharing the Gospel and conducting the kids’ programs on four camps for a foster carers’ support group, and the biennial Claremont College ‘Dads and Kids Camp’ (featured on page 8). It was also a pleasure to introduce a handful of new styles of camps focusing on particular areas of interest, including a creative writing camp and social justice camp.

they wanted to follow Jesus. Join us in praying for the hundreds more children who requested Bibles and devotional books, or signed up for CRU Holiday Camps as a result of their Summit Camp experience. Please also keep praying for those children who didn’t take any action on camp, but for whom the Gospel seed was planted. We know that God works in many ways that we may not witness this side of eternity.

“Finally I get it and I see that I need to become a Christian and ask God into my heart - He has done so much for me.”

Jamie, Summit Camper In 2014, with God’s provision and your support, we’re looking to expand Summit Educational Camps with new programs for new schools and continued improvements to our Fellowship training program.

Praise God for the many campers who indicated that

2013 SNAPSHOT

Training In 2013 God entrusted over 10 000 campers into our care on Summit Educational Camps and CRU Holiday Camps. It was therefore essential that camping staff and volunteers be trained to the highest standard. In 2013 Crusaders

104

7 127

20

CAMPS

CAMPERS

MINISTRY FELLOWS TRAINED

renewed its Registered Training Organisation (RTO) status with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This means that we deliver nationally accredited training and certification in Outdoor Recreation, Bronze Medallion and First Aid to staff and volunteers, so that they can run safe activities whilst sharing the love of Christ with campers.

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“By running safe activities and encouraging kids to try something new, I’ve seen kids conquer their fear of heights, and learn to work together in a team. I’ve also been able to build strong relationships with campers, enabling fruitful discussions when we open the Bible together each day.” Brooke Linton, Second Year Summit Fellow

Meet Amelia

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Right then, I realised that this Good News had to be shared!

At that time, my school didn’t have any CRU Groups where kids could meet at lunchtime and learn about Jesus. And so I felt called by God to get one started. In Year 8, I started a lunchtime group thanks to the help of Di Collins, a Schools Ministry worker at Crusaders, who mentored me and taught me how to run the group faithfully.

At the beginning, I was uncertain of what to do, so I would pray and say to God, 'You tell, I'll do' and He always came through! Now, each week I gather together with other students to hear the word of God and share in fellowship.

Three years later we’ve really grown with 45 students coming along to our middle school and senior school groups. I think part of the reason for this growth is the training I’ve received on Crusader Leadership Camps like ‘CrossTrain’. On these annual camps I’ve learnt how to run lunchtime groups in a God honouring way and how to write bible talks and disciple my peers.

These camps also connected me with friends and strong Christian leaders from other schools, who are constantly praying for us and have helped me grow tremendously in my own personal walk with God. As I’ve moved into senior school I’ve seen more and more how my peers are being sucked into worldly temptations and forming negative attitudes towards God. This motivated me to start a CRU Group in the junior school so that these students could hear about Jesus at a young age before they get caught up in lifestyles that make it hard to live God’s way.

We started meeting in 2013 and, excitingly, a large number of the students coming along to the group each week are from non-Christian homes. It’s been a great privilege to answer their searching questions as we’ve studied the Bible together.

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We praise God for the many stories in 2013 of students coming to know Jesus and growing in their faith through school CRU Groups. It is a vital ministry that is bearing much fruit.

Our six full-time Schools Ministry staff helped establish 27 new CRU Groups across NSW and Canberra in 2013.

There are now 175 CRU Groups meeting each week in independent and Christian schools within a three hour radius of Sydney. With your support, our team has made 867 visits to schools, giving talks in assemblies and at CRU Groups, praying regularly with and for Christians in these schools and writing Bible resources.

Thank God for the many Christian teachers, chaplains and student leaders who graciously serve every week by running these groups in schools and for the prayer and financial support of many others.

It was exciting to see over 600 students attend after school Inter-CRU events in 2013. These events draw high school students together to encourage each other about what God is doing in their schools and to spur one another on to stand firm for Jesus amongst the

temptations, distractions and opposition they face as Christian teenagers at school.

“My CRU Group has helped me grow and encouraged me to stand up for Jesus at school by connecting me with other Christians.” Emma, Tara Anglican School for Girls Another absolute delight was the opportunity to train young leaders at 16 FIT, CrossTrain and Recharge events. We praise God for many testimonies like Helen from Abbotsleigh, who said “I have learnt how to be an encouraging leader who has a genuine care for those I lead and to be an example of someone who knows they need Jesus.”

In 2014, we will continue to work together with teachers and chaplains to share the message of Jesus in Independent schools in NSW and the ACT. We are excited about connecting, supporting and growing the CRU Group ministry. By increasing the number of Schools Ministry Associates to four, we look forward to more opportunities to disciple young people and strengthen the connection between CRU Groups, CRU Holiday Camps and Summit Educational Camps.

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS SUPPORTED

NUMBER OF SCHOOL VISITS

NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN CRU GROUPS

NUMBER OF STUDENTS TRAINED IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

183*

867

4 375

881

TOTAL ATTENDANCE AT CHAPEL SERVICES AND ASSEMBLIES VISITED BY CRU STAFF

104 792 *175 groups meet across these 183 schools.

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GALSTON GORGE When Dr Paul White and Dr Leslie Parr gifted Crusaders with land at Galston Gorge and Lake Macquarie, they had a bold vision to reach boys and girls with the love of Christ.

In 2013 we saw that vision carried out yet again with 18 165 campers enjoying God’s creation and Christian hospitality at the two sites.

Thanks to the gifts of many faithful supporters like you, we were able to make a number of improvements over the year. At Galston these included new audio visual equipment for the Eaglesview and Valleyview conference rooms, improved safety for maintenance staff on the roofs and beginning the upgrade of wheelchair friendly bathrooms. At Lake Mac, urgently needed new boys’ bathrooms were installed as well as repairs to the climbing tower.

One camp to benefit from these new facilities at Lake Mac was the Claremont College ‘Dads and Kids Camp’ with 274 campers (105 dads, 149 kids,

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4 teachers & 16 Summit Leaders) – our biggest camp of the year! Filled with sailing, canoeing, raft building, 50-a-side soccer and even a dance competition, it was wonderful to see kids and dads having an adventure together as they enjoyed God’s beautiful creation.

In a world where relationship breakdown is all too common, Principal Doug Thomas, said he “loved to see the smiles on everyone’s faces as they enjoyed many special father and child moments.” So powerful was the experience that one father even wrote to Doug saying: “this camp was perhaps my most significant moment as a father, since the birth of my children.”

It was a privilege and a pleasure to be a part of this camp and those of many other churches, schools and community groups over 2013. Thank you for helping keep these special places in good condition so that groups can come away to consider the claims of Christ, grow in faith and enjoy fellowship together.

GALSTON GORGE CONFERENCE & RECREATION CENTRE

LAKE MAC OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE

165

81

12 989

5 176

94 250

37 550

CAMPS CAMPERS MEALS

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CAMPS CAMPERS MEALS

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Since 1930 Crusaders has been blessed by the governance of godly servants who ensure that Crusaders’ ministry stays faithful, prayerful and fun! In 2013 these men and women were:

President

The Most Rev. Dr Peter Jensen, MA (Hons) (Syd), BD (London), ThL(MTC), DPhil (Oxford)

Vice Presidents

Roger Corbett AO, B Comm, FAICD Jean Rixon, PhC, MPS, FACPP The Rt Rev. Dr Paul Barnett, BD, ThL, ThSchol, MA, PhD, ASTC

CRUSADER COUNCIL Chairman

Philip Bell, OAM

Deputy Chairman

Jennie Ford, BEd, TC, CofGEd

Hon. Treasurer

Santino Dimarco, BEc, CA

Teacher for Learning Difficulties, Department of Education & Communities

Executive Pastor, St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Roseville

Alan Barnwell, BBldg(Hons)

Chief Estimator, AGP Pty Ltd

Rev. Patrick Benn, BSc(Hons), BTh

EU Graduates Fund Senior Staff Worker (Evangelism) & AFES Sydney Area Director

Helen Burgess, BA, LLB (Hons), FCIS, FAICD

EGM Corporate Relations & Governance, NRMA

Victoria Hayman, BDes, MA Comm Marketing Executive, IBM

Clare Pendlebury, BComm, CA

Manager - Business Services, CIB Accountants and Advisers

Rev. Mark Rundle, BA, DipEd, BD (Hons), DipMin, MA Theol.

Chaplain, Arden Anglican School

James Ward, MABus, BADes

Associate Director, NBRS+PARTNERS

Annette Ware, BEd, DipTh

Head of Senior College, Abbotsleigh

Dr. Tim Wright, PhD, DipEd, BSc(Hons), FACE, MRACI, CChem Headmaster, Shore School

FURTHER OFFICE BEARERS Hon. Solicitor

Mr D.C. Ford, BA, LLM (Hons)

Hon. Secretary

Elizabeth White, DipBusAdmin, Cert IV CMin

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THE STATE OF THE

union Thank you

FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Praise God for His faithfulness in providing for the ministry of Crusaders for over 80 years. It is an honour and a privilege to be able to spend our time sharing the good news of Jesus and we thank God for your ongoing generosity, which makes all this possible.

Around 80% of Crusaders’ total revenue is generated from our camps, campsites and other activities. The remaining 20% is generously provided by supporters and foundations investing in our ministry and facilities. This is particularly important to support our Schools Ministry STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2013

team, providing support to teachers, chaplains and students in proclaiming the Gospel in over 180 schools across NSW and the ACT. Crusaders’ financial reports are regularly reviewed by our Finance Committee, and by Crusader Council, and we are audited annually in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act. Our thanks to our auditors Thomas GLC and to our small and dedicated Finance team.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 AUGUST 2013

2013 $

2012 $

2013 $

2012 $

Revenue and other income

6,498,486

5,939,803

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

2,877,594

1,966,511

Employee benefits expense

(3,414,022)

(3,085,179)

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

7,059,333

6,759,258

Camp expenses

(897,418)

(846,333)

TOTAL ASSETS

9,936,927

8,725,769

Administration expense

(835,870)

(795,830)

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

3,599,315

2,340,321

Catering expense

(449,698)

(441,033)

Depreciation & amortisation expense

(375,393)

(326,601)

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

749,358

870,481

Rental expense

(115,422)

(96,378)

TOTAL LIABILITIES

4,348,673

3,210,802

(60,375)

(38,767)

NET ASSETS

5,588,254

5,514,968

(277,003)

(270,938)

73,285

38,744

MEMBERS’ FUNDS Retained surplus General reserve TOTAL MEMBERS FUNDS

5,463,254 125,000 5,588,254

5,389,968 125,000 5,514,968

Finance costs Other expenses NET SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR

Income $6,498,486

Galston 32% Donations 23% Holiday Camps 19% Summit 16% Lake Mac 9% Other 1%

WHERE THE MONEY WAS SPENT Expenses $6,425,201

Galston 20% Holiday Camps 19% Summit Camps 16% Admin & Governance 14% Schools Ministry 8% Lake Mac 7% Fundraising 7% Depreciation 6% Marketing 3% Net Position CRUVIEW ANNUAL REPORT 2013 • PAGE 11

$73,285*

*Crusaders' financial year: September 1 2012 to August 31 2013.

WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM

Thank you!

Thank you! Thank you!

A big thank you to everyone who worked together with us to share Jesus with a new generation in 2013.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS, VISIT CRUSADERS.EDU.AU/ VOLUNTEERS2013 FOR OUR SPECIAL MESSAGE TO YOU.

To Crusader Council and Committee members, staff, supporters, long-time friends and our fabulous volunteers, thank you! It is because of you that over 115 000 kids attended Crusaders’ camping and school events in 2013.

And most of all, we thank God, our Father, “to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:21

CRU COMMUNITY HATCHED Samantha and Dave Jensen, a boy, Samson “Sonny” Peter, born 6th November 2013 Amy and Nathan McElveney, a daughter, Zoe Grace, born 26th November 2013 Ashleigh and James Maiden, a son, Jonas Eli, born 26th November 2013 Stephanie and Andre Kyme, a son, William Reginald, born 4th December 2013 Alana and Alex Koch, a son, Flynn Joseph, born 28th December 2013 Rachel and Paul Dale, a son, Elijah Leonard, born 8th January 2014

HOOKED Bronwyn Powell and Ben Purdy Kathleen Foster and Chris Chilton Louisa Dunstan and Simon Macourt Fiona Copeman and Ernest Chunge Tara Cosier and Werner Pienaar Emily Sandrussi and Tom French Jess Edwards and Sebastian Lane Stephanie Chellan and Phil Knox Alex Newman and Mat Stevens

HITCHED Pip Newham and Scott Westwood, 2nd November Sarah Cochrane and Tim Wearne, 30th November Heather Cook and Nelson Hunt, 28th December Bec Colmer and Michael Dalleywater, 4th January

HOME Donald Hood, 15th September 2013 Wilton Paterson, 22nd October 2013 Sheila Knox, 16th December, 2013 Robert Rundle, 23rd December, 2013

The Crusader Union of Australia PO Box 590, Eastwood NSW 2122 Ph (02) 9874 8933 www.crusaders.edu.au ABN: 90 213 359 332

Adam Lear has moved from St Philip’s Christian College, Cessnock to serve as Head of St Luke’s Grammar Junior School.

Andrew Alexander is finishing as Chaplain of Abbotsleigh School and going to teach at Nepean Christian School.

Anna Owen is moving from The Armidale School to St Andrew’s Cathedral School.

Bob Speck is retiring as Principal of Northcross Christian School.

Cameron Johnston is moving from Boarding House Master and Christian Studies Teacher at Shore to become Head of Senior School at St Philip’s Christian College, Gosford David Musgrove will become the Principal of Tudor House School in 2014.

Debra Crook is leaving St Andrew’s Cathedral School.

Ellie Mantle is going on maternity leave from Danebank School for Girls.

Gary Eastment is moving from Nowra Anglican College to The Armidale School.

Gemma Bird is moving from St Catherine’s Junior School to Arden Anglican School.

Graeme Phillips is moving from Deputy Principal at Northholm Grammar School to Deputy Principal at Norwest Christian College.

Jane Flack is moving from St George Christian School.

Jess Jonas is moving from Sutherland Shire Christian School to Moore College.

Jim Dayhew is leaving Thomas Hassall Anglican School to become the Chaplain at Nowra Anglican College.

Josh Apieczonak is moving from St Andrew’s Cathedral School to become a CMS missionary.

Josh Harnwell is moving from Knox Grammar School to Arden Anglican School.

Kristy Lee Ferris is going on maternity leave from Wollondilly Anglican College.

Lyn Dench is retiring from Macarthur Anglican School.

Matt Oakes will begin teaching Geography in 2014 at Arndell Anglican College.

Nigel Walker is moving from Assistant Principal/Head of Junior School at St Paul’s Grammar to become Headmaster of Wahroonga Preparatory School.

Renee Brasier is moving from Shore School to Danebank Anglican School for Girls.

Ros Hills is moving from Queenwood School for Girls.

Sam Hwang is moving from Chaplain at Redlands to the Chaplaincy team at St Andrew’s Cathedral School.

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