Cru in Chicago

Cru is a Christian organization that offers spiritual guidance, resources and programs tailored for people from every walk of life with the hope of connecting them to Jesus Christ and fulfilling the Great Commission. Our goal is to bring our passion for Christ-focused relationships to the city of Chicago, and through that bring the city as a whole to a greater knowledge of the hope found in Jesus.  

Chicago Summer Mission

• Location: 

  • Chicago

• Term: 

  • May 31, 2019 - Aug 9, 2018

• Length: 

  • 10 weeks

• Ministry Focus: 

  • College Campus/Launching spiritual movements

• Cost: 

  • $3775 ($4375 for Crossroads)

• Can a student get a job/intership? 

  • Yes

• Team Leaders:

  • Dan Trepod

    • Daniel.Trepod@cru.org

  • Ashley Epler

    • Ashley.Epler@cru.org

  • Ben Aikens

    • Ben.Aikens@cru.org

Details for this and other summer missions can be found at:  Cru.org/opportunities

Crossroads

A special opportunity is present for students from creative backgrounds such as writing, photography, or film/video where you can apply for a creative internship with Cru!

Being a part of the Crossroads Summer Mission means that you would still fully be a part of the Chicago Summer Mission, but your job/internship would be with Cru. 

If you want to apply for Crossroads, you would a fill out a different application than the Chicago Summer Mission one. Check out the link below!

What is the purpose of Chicago Summer Mission?

Chicago Summer Mission is designed with a focus on college students and campus ministry. Through training in leadership, discipleship, and evangelism, the hope is to instill a passion for the gospel in students that will bring light to the city and further prepare them to bring the message of Jesus back to their home campuses. 

What does a week for a student on CSM generally look like?

In addition to their jobs or internships, students participate in bible studies, share on campus at least one day a week, and attend weekly meetings that provide a time of teaching, worship and building community.

Where do students stay during their time in Chicago?

This project has incredible housing located in the South Loop/Columbia College neighborhood. Students get the experience of living in downtown Chicago during the summer, the best months to be there!

Can students bring a car? How do students get around the city?

Train/public transportation passes are included in the cost of this summer mission. Students are asked to NOT bring a car as there will be no parking available.

What's there to see and do in Chicago?

Here are a few places students hang out during their time in the city: