I have served as a chaplain at Harvard for 25 years, and the interest in and openness to religion and spirituality has never been higher on campus,” the New York Times recently quoted a Cru staff member.

Alex*, a Harvard student, put it this way, “People are finding an attitude of self-reliance to be insufficient for finding purpose in life, and they are recognizing that religion provides an alternative approach to life that is full of community and affirmation.”

Alex is on the Harvard football team. Over 30 players have attended the Bible Study he leads. Some have committed to go with Harvard Cru on a mission trip to South Africa next winter break.

Meanwhile, at a college in Southern Colorado, Tyler* had settled into the freshman routine of homework, video games, and connecting with friends online. He saw Cru staff members conducting spiritual interest questionnaires on campus. He approached and shared that he wasn’t a Christian but wanted to learn more.

A Cru staff guy shared the gospel with Tyler. He talked about how God created us for Himself, how our sin separates us from Him, and how Jesus is the bridge that restores that relationship. We only bring our recognition of our need for Jesus.

Tyler was stunned. “So, all I have to do is trust in Him?” he asked. “Yes!” was the response.

When asked, “Do you want to trust Jesus?” Tyler said, “Yes!”

Over the next few weeks, Tyler met to discuss what it means to be forgiven, how to walk by the Spirit, and the assurance of salvation. He expressed how much joy he now has because of his relationship with Christ. He’s already read the entire book of Luke—and he loved it!

Thank you for partnering with us as we enable evangelism and discipleship around the world. We are grateful to be a part of what God is doing.

*Names changed to respect privacy.