College students are returning to campuses around the country. Cru staff members seek to meet these returning students in many ways: they play sports, host meetings, take surveys, and go to lunch with them. Matt, a staff member at Clemson University, recently had a full afternoon.

First Matt met Dawson and Henry for lunch. Dawson leads Clemson Cru’s Greek Life ministry and is the chaplain for his fraternity. Henry is a fraternity buddy who has seen Matt consistently live out his faith.

Over lunch Henry explained that he felt empty and was trying out different philosophies and spiritual practices. This past spring his twenty-four-year-old cousin died from a drug overdose. This past summer, Henry explored Christianity by reading Mere Christianity and More than a Carpenter.

As Matt explained the gospel, Henry’s eyes widened. “Oh wow!” he said multiple times. Over lunch, Henry placed his faith in Jesus. Dawson saw the fruit of months of walking with Jesus!

Matt then met another student, Luke, a junior interested in Cru.

Luke’s family occasionally attended church, and he didn’t prioritize his faith when he first arrived on campus. This fall he sensed the need for change. Luke knew about Jesus, but hadn’t committed his life to Jesus. After hearing the gospel, Luke also placed his faith in Jesus!

God worked through Matt that afternoon at Clemson. He’s working on college campuses all around the United States and the world.

Thank you for partnering with us as we serve behind the scenes. With you, we are grateful to be a part of what God is doing. We are thankful for you!