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Cru works directly with high school and middle school students on public school campuses, focusing on winning students to Christ, building their faith, and sending out student leaders to share their faith.

Bandera Methodist Church members Kirk and Angie Freeman serve this mission both in Bandera and on the national High School Ministry Leadership Team.

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Teenagers care about issues of justice and inclusion so that every one of their friends and classmates are safe, welcomed, and loved, no matter who they are.

But they’re also navigating the pressures of adolescence in a complex culture of social media, mental health crisis, sexual experimentation, violence, and disintegrating family life. Cru is here to help teenagers and their families tackle the issues of life

Since 1967, CRU has been reaching out to youth across America and around the world.

CRU is made up of full-time and part-time staff members, interns and volunteers who join hands with parents, educators, churches and community leaders. They mentor students and equip them to build healthy friendships, make good choices, and grow closer to Jesus. We give them support and tools, empowering them to leave an eternal impact as they serve their schools and community.

Our team members also serve coaches, teachers, and counselors by offering motivational talks for classrooms, clubs, or teams, and assist in other ways to enhance the educational process.

Cru’s ministry extends to thousands of students led by more than 600 full-time staff, interns, affiliates and local community volunteers.

From Bandera, Kirk and Angie serve on the Cru High School Ministry Leadership Team where they help give direction to the overall ministry nationally.

As Mission Directors, they encourage and equip Team Leaders across the country so that they are better able to reach the teens in their cities.

The high school students of today are the national leaders of tomorrow.  God has called the Freemans to take the gospel to the next generation, but he has not called them to go alone.  Will you help support this ministry?

For more information about CRU, both nationally, and here in Bandera County, email Kirk (kirk.freeman@cru.org) or Angie. (angela.freeman@cru.org)

You can also visit their website by clicking here.

You may also visit the national high school ministry website by clicking here.

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about cru ministry title

Cru works directly with high school and middle school students on public school campuses, focusing on winning students to Christ, building their faith, and sending out student leaders to share their faith.

Bandera Methodist Church members Kirk and Angie Freeman serve this mission both in Bandera and on the national High School Ministry Leadership Team.

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Teenagers care about issues of justice and inclusion so that every one of their friends and classmates are safe, welcomed, and loved, no matter who they are.

But they’re also navigating the pressures of adolescence in a complex culture of social media, mental health crisis, sexual experimentation, violence, and disintegrating family life. Cru is here to help teenagers and their families tackle the issues of life

Since 1967, CRU has been reaching out to youth across America and around the world.

CRU is made up of full-time and part-time staff members, interns and volunteers who join hands with parents, educators, churches and community leaders. They mentor students and equip them to build healthy friendships, make good choices, and grow closer to Jesus. We give them support and tools, empowering them to leave an eternal impact as they serve their schools and community.

Our team members also serve coaches, teachers, and counselors by offering motivational talks for classrooms, clubs, or teams, and assist in other ways to enhance the educational process.

Cru’s ministry extends to thousands of students led by more than 600 full-time staff, interns, affiliates and local community volunteers.

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From Bandera, Kirk and Angie serve on the Cru High School Ministry Leadership Team where they help give direction to the overall ministry nationally.

As Mission Directors, they encourage and equip Team Leaders across the country so that they are better able to reach the teens in their cities.

The high school students of today are the national leaders of tomorrow.  God has called them to take the gospel to the next generation, but he has not called them to go alone.  Will you help support this ministry?

For more information about CRU, both nationally, and here in Bandera County, email Kirk (kirk.freeman@cru.org) or Angie. (angela.freeman@cru.org)

You can also visit their website by clicking here.

You may also visit the national high school ministry website by clicking here.

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