40 Years with Cru

This summer marks my 40 year anniversary of joining the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ (I initially signed on for two years). Over that time I’ve worked on the campuses of Kansas State University and Southwest Missouri State University. Then as a regional leader directing the ministries in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. I later shifted to International Missions, sending and serving missionaries around the globe (to date I’ve visited over 50 countries). I worked in R&D to develop new tools and programs to reach students in the U.S. and abroad. Currently I’m helping faculty find Jesus, grow in their faith, and engage overseas.

My wife joined me on this journey a year later. Together we reflect on the many wonderful things the Lord has done, as well as His presence through difficulties and challenges. I’m looking forward to several more years of fruitful service as I put into play decades of hard-earned wisdom.

Every one our years with Cru happened due to the Lord’s kind hand and an amazing team of donors and prayer partners. Some have been with me from the beginning—simply astounding! Others joined through the years. We humbly thank each and every person who serves with us.

As I consider the people and events over the last 40 years I find special meaning in these verses that start and finish Psalm 27:

The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

The Lord is indeed my light, my salvation and my stronghold. My wife and I celebrate His goodness as we enjoy this milestone.

Psalm 27:1, 13-14

Photo—I can’t find a picture from my new staff commissioning, but here’s one from Dawn’s (39 years ago) which is better anyway since she’s in it. Haven’t changed much, have we?