30 Years of Service, and Still Going
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CRU® gives great thanks to God for the faithful service of Peter Crawford for three decades as a member of CRU staff.
fewer people knowing the Bible, we’re seeing more young people in CRU Groups than ever before, and we’re hearing really exciting stories of what God’s doing in schools.
Throughout this time and in his roles as Boys Field Staff Worker, Assistant Director, and Director of Schools Ministry, Pete has displayed a deep commitment to the ministry of CRU and has been an example of prayerfulness. He has been a witness and encouragement to CRU staff and supporters, teachers from dozens of schools, and tens of thousands of students. Pictured: Pete with campers & leaders at JLC 1996
Over the 30 years, Pete has witnessed CRU evolve and grow. More camps are run every holidays, more students and teachers are supported every term, more staff have been employed, and CRU’s ministry has expanded into WA. And whilst the numbers have increased, Pete rejoices that CRU’s focus on the gospel remains unchanged and feels so blessed to be able to serve the Lord at CRU each day. “In some ways, the opportunities are greater now because we’re reaching more people numerically. But I think they remain the same in that there’s the opportunity to get alongside students and campers that don’t know Jesus, encourage them, and share with them how great it is to know Him. And for those that are Christians, to help them honour Him, live for Him, and grow in Him. Even though our society has changed from what it was in the 90s, with fewer people going to church and Page Twelve
It’s an incredible blessing to be able to partner together with independent schools to impact students for Christ. I’ve witnessed the powerful impact of CRU Groups and long to see a healthy vibrant CRU Group in every school. My hope and prayer for the next 30 years is that CRU continues to stay focused on its mission. Reading the Bible together as staff, being committed to prayer, and being committed to growing in our faith is just crucial going forward. I also hope that in 30 years, in God’s kindness, we’re reaching more schools and more young people through CRU Groups and CRU Camps and Educational Camps.” Thank you, Pete, for your many years of faithful service and your heart to see students know Jesus. We thank God for you and look forward to seeing Him work through you these next 30 years!
