Thank You CRU® is so thankful for those who faithfully give of their time, money and efforts to support our ministries. We want to say thank you to these three people who have played a vital role in the work of CRU:
CRAIG TUBMAN
STEPH SEMLER
Craig is the Senior Chaplain at St Andrew’s Cathedral School. Craig first heard about CRU as a school student at Barker College, where he went on CRU Camps and attended inter-school events. Since then, he has led on CRU Study Camps and leadership camps and has had the privilege to speak on several CRU Study Camps.
Steph works part-time for CRU West while she also studies Art History. She had the opportunity to go on a CRU Study Camp in Year 12 when she was living on the east coast and, from there, led on CRU Camps and joined Sydney staff as the CRU Camps Volunteers Coordinator until the end of 2020.
Craig believes CRU Camps are a great space for ministry. For students hearing the gospel afresh in a camp environment, away from the school context, bears so much fruit. Craig has greatly benefitted from the support of CRU’s Schools Ministry team. To be able to catch up with them for personal encouragement and support while he ministers to the St Andrew’s school community has been a real blessing.
Steph explains that it has been such an exciting experience to move to the CRU West team when she relocated last year. She shares, “What a joy it is to see the gospel being shared in schools on both sides of the country.” Steph has also been encouraged by the volunteers in WA, with so many leaders invested in seeing the gospel go out among children and teenagers in Perth.
Craig sees the camps, the support of CRU staff, the conferences and the Mega-CRUs as a much-needed ecosystem outside of school. Craig reflects, “For a long time, CRU has been part of the fabric of Sydney schools and, as such, it’s easy to take it for granted. But when I consider what the landscape of schools ministry would look like without CRU, I am reminded of its immense importance.”
CRU Groups and CRU Camps are such a great way for young people to have fellowship, to spur one another on, and to be trained up for future ministry. And with more and more kids coming on CRU West camps and the growing demand for school ministry support, Steph can’t wait to see what God will continue to do through the ministry. Steph is passionate about the impact of CRU and declares, “What could be more important than sharing the gospel!”
Thank you, Craig, for your passion and commitment to help kids come to know and love Jesus!
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Thank you, Steph, for your involvement with the work God is doing through CRU West, on camps and in schools.
TREVOR STRICKLAND
Trevor attends St Philip’s Anglican Church in Eastwood and has been a member there for 42 years. He has long had a passion for seeing kids come to Christ, teaching and leading young children for 20 years. Trevor’s late wife, Jane, was involved in CRU as a member and leader on camps. Trevor enjoyed taking his young family to CRU’s Family Easter Conference at Gilbulla for many years, during which time he was greatly encouraged in his faith. “CRU is a vital link in bringing young people to Christ,” says Trevor. He knows that camps are an excellent way for kids to have fun while learning about the importance of knowing and understanding our Lord and Saviour, as many of them come from nonChristian families. Trevor regularly attends the CRU Business Lunch, where he enjoys hearing inspiring testimonies from students and connecting with likeminded people. In order to see more kids reached for Christ, Trevor has decided to leave a gift in his Will to CRU, so young people will hear the Word of God for generations to come. Thank you, Trevor, for your commitment to the work of CRU over many years and for leaving a gift in your Will so more kids can come to know and love Jesus.
