Author Archives: theslamers

Intern Kickoff Weekend Thank you for praying for the scores of college students who applied to serve as missionaries with Cru this coming academic year!  God answered!  Over 90 were accepted and showed up last Friday in Irvine, to attend … Continue reading →

Last August, I (Becky) stepped into the role of being our region’s (CA, AZ & HI) Mom’s Associate.  I have the privilege and joy of connecting with a team of moms around the country in this same role. We care … Continue reading →

Weaving my way through the dispersing crowd, I (Scott) came to the front of the sea of chairs.  The Christmas program had just ended on the lawn at Arrowhead Springs, and the keynote speaker and his wife were greeting a … Continue reading →

As a new missionary with Cru, you are immediately enrolled in a 2-year  program for developing your “head, heart, and hands”.  It’s 18 modules that includes individual learning, meeting with a coach, and on-campus experience. The Leadership Development team that … Continue reading →

A hand from the third row, quickly shot up in the air. “Yes.”  I(Scott) responded. “Which summer mission should I go on?”  The young man asked eagerly. With a little grin, I responded, “Well, that depends on what you’d like … Continue reading →

Denver is cold in January.  For a Southern Californian, I(Scott) was scraping together every piece of winter-like clothing I have just to make the trip.  But it’s the setting for some really great ministry preparation each year. Becky and I … Continue reading →

“Ever since becoming a follower of Jesus, I’ve been so worried  about  losing my faith as I pursue a career in medicine.”  Megan, from the University of Arizona, shared.  “But this is exactly what I needed to hear!”  She had … Continue reading →

At the beginning of November, Scott traveled to Tucson to help care for the Cru missionary staff team there.  Along with the personal care for individual staff members there, it was also a time to see God at work in … Continue reading →

Ever since we became parents, our ministry focus has expanded.  Our children have become our first and most significant ministry.  And college students are our vocational ministry.  In many ways, one often benefits the other.  And it’s a joy when … Continue reading →

Although our specialist roles are with summer missions and moms, we  love the variety of other ways we get to care for the Cru staff in our region! The Cru team at Santa Barbara (pictured below) invited us up to … Continue reading →