Clemson Cru

Thank you to everyone who came out to Tacos with Tigers this past Friday!

We had a great first Big Cru last night!

Weston Tripp went through Luke 9:18-27 to discuss how the crowds saw Jesus as the means to an end and the religious leaders saw Jesus as a threat to their power.

Who do you say that Jesus is? A threat? Someone that just makes your life better? Or do you see Him as the only way to salvation?

We hope to see you all tonight at 5:30 for Tacos with Tigers! If not, have a blessed weekend, and we hope to see you next week!!

FreshCru recap!

Join us tonight at 8pm for our first large group gathering in Strom Thurmond auditorium!

So much fun hanging out with all our friends from last night! Thanks so much to for hosting us!

Attention: Time Change!!
We are moving our FreshCru event tomorrow night to 6pm! If you’re a freshman or a first-year transfer, come out to Samuel J Cadden Chapel for free Chick-fil-A and more info about Cru before the Paw Picture later that evening. We will start promptly at 6pm with content! We’d love to have you join us!

We are so back! We can’t wait to meet you this week at our Welcome Week events!

Cru Welcome Week!! We can’t wait to meet you!

Are you in Clemson area for the summer? Join us for Summer Cru every Thursday night from 7-8:15pm at Crosspoint Church! ☀️

We will be studying 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus!

DM to be added to the GroupMe!

Senior Shoutout! 🎉

Next up is Hannah Patton!

Major: Civil Engineering

Plans after graduation: 
Working as an estimator

How has Cru impacted you?
Cru gave me biblical community like i’d never experienced. It gave me a soft place to land coming into Clemson—where I didn’t know a single person.

It also provided me with great leaders & role models who taught me what it looked like to make my faith my own and walk with Jesus every single day.

Favorite Cru memory: 
Spending 6 weeks in Prague with all my favorite people & meeting some of the kindest souls!!

Favorite Cru event:
Spring break

Parting words/advice: 
Get involved in all that you can, make as many friends as possible & tell people about Jesus wherever you go!! You never know how one conversation will change someone’s life/eternity.

We are going to miss you Hannah! We’re praying for you and can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for you!

Senior Shoutout! 🎉

Next up is Lincoln Harder!

Major: Political Science

Plans after graduation: 
To study law at USC.

How has Cru impacted you?
Cru has shown me how much it means to have a community that is encouraging and supportive in the pursuit of Christ. I am not the same man I was before meeting the excellent people here, and I will carry forward the spiritual momentum that was poured into me for the rest of my life so that I can pour into others.

Favorite Cru memory: 
Late night chats during the spring break trip.

Favorite Cru event:
The spring break trip to Destin

Parting words/advice: 
Take advantage of every opportunity to connect with those you care about. In my experience, the price of a supportive and challenging community is almost never too steep.

We are going to miss you Lincoln! We’re praying for you and can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for you!

Senior Shoutout! 🎉

Next up is Samuel Leslie!

Major: Biosystems Engineering

Plans after graduation: 
I am taking a project management job with Harper General Contractors’ environmental systems division

How has Cru impacted you?
Cru has been a source of community but also played a pivotal role in broadening my perspective, by giving me a better appreciation of diverse perspectives and worldviews.

Favorite Cru memory: 
My favorite memory from Cru is playing in the Spring Break ‘23 volleyball tournament with the best dressed players on the beach.

Favorite Cru event:
Cru softball

Parting words/advice: 
Stay plugged in with community somewhere. Grades matter, but never neglect time with friends. Say yes to new and stupid activities. It is cliche but enjoy your time at Clemson, it is an awesome place.

We are going to miss you Samuel! We’re praying for you and can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for you!

Senior Shoutout! 🎉

Next up is Will Clark!

Major: Accounting

Plans after graduation: 
Interning with Cru

How has Cru impacted you?
God used Cru to lead me to my salvation, build my foundation as a new believer, and grow my community.

Favorite Cru memory: 
Worship night on the beach at Spring Break.

Favorite Cru event:
Fall Retreat

Parting words/advice: 
Be patient and jump on opportunities as God reveals them to you. Trust Him and lean on His strength always. Be faithful friends and love those around you.

We are proud of you Will! We’re praying for you and can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for you!

Come and hang with us tomorrow on the Lower IM Fields! We'd love to see you!!!

Cru is back for the summer!!🥳

We will be meeting every Tuesday at 6:30pm starting tomorrow (5/23)! Bible study will be at the Jenkins house and we will be studying 1 Peter together. Open to any college students in the Clemson area. DM us for the address or to be added to the groupme!

Senior shoutout! 🥳
Next up is Parker Bare!

Major:
Microbiology with a concentration in biomedicine

Plans after graduation:
Attending medical school at MUSC in Charleston

How has Cru impacted you?
Cru has given me a community of mentors and friends that have helped me deepen my faith and mature as a man of God. There are so many people I have been able to lean on in college that have brought me wise counsel and great memories!

Favorite Cru memory:
Playing football against the Tennessee guys in fall retreat my junior year. (Stats: 6 tackles, 1 int, 3 rec for 65 yds and 1 TD).

Favorite Cru event:
Cru spring break 🏄🏼‍♂️

Parting words/advice:
College is sick! There’s so much opportunity for growth but it will require taking steps of faith so be sure to take them! But ultimately, just be sure to love God and show his love to others!

School advice: Use your professor’s office hours. It builds relationships that can lead to more opportunities and it will save you time on studying!

We’ll miss you Parker! We’re praying for you as you step into this new chapter of life!

Senior shoutout! 🥳
Next up is Noah Hornbuckle!

Major:
Architecture

Plans after graduation:
Intern with Cru in Prague

How has Cru impacted you?
Cru has given me my best friends throughout college and given me a community that continually builds me up and point me towards Christ.

Favorite Cru memory:
so many. camping. annoying katie. being compared to a poodle by katie. bible study. ecclesiasdeez. fall retreat. softball. hiking. cookouts. jumping in the lake. coming back to a second place finish in volleyball on spring break. survivor nights. there have been a lot.

Favorite Cru event:
spring break 2023

Parting words/advice:
Make God a priority. Find a few people you can be vulnerable with. Care about other people and check up on all the architecture students in your life every few weeks to make sure that they’re alive and getting sleep and see if they need any coffee or food.

We’ll miss you Noah! We look forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for you!



*Pictures are posted as requested 🤣

Senior shoutout! 🥳
Next up is Douglas Davidson!

Major:
Economics

Plans after graduation:
Land Brokerage

How has Cru impacted you?
Guidance, Clarity, Structure in my Faith

Favorite Cru memory:
Matt’s house for lunch

Favorite Cru event:
Hanks house for dinner

Parting words/advice:
Thanks to everyone!

We’ll miss you Douglas! We’re praying for you as you step into this new chapter of life!

Senior shoutout! 🥳
Next up is Tristan Walter!

Major:
Biological Sciences

Plans after graduation:
Work as an EMT for a year then apply to Physician Assistant school

How has Cru impacted you?
Cru had blessed me with an incredible community of friends and mentors. I don’t think I would be the person I am today without the way God has used people in Cru to impact my life. Forever grateful for the experiences, memories, and lessons.

Favorite Cru memory:
My favorite memory has got to be Bible study every week with such an amazing group of guys and friends. I know it’s something special when every week we struggled to stay under 2 hours, we just always had so many questions and things about the Bible we wanted to talk about.

Favorite Cru event:
Probably spring break ‘22 and ‘23, I loved getting closer to others on these trips and I also was so impacted by the lessons we had each morning while on the trip.

Parting words/advice:
Never doubt the power of reading Scripture and staying obedient to the Lord. Too many times have I doubted God only to realize his plan was better all along. Dive into the Word and surround yourself with amazing people.

We are going to miss you Tristan! We look forward to seeing God’s plan for your life unfold!

Senior shoutout! 🥳
Next up is Nolan Kendinger!

Major:
BS of Financial Management minoring in Accounting

Plans after graduation:
Financial Operations Analyst at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta working with Behavioral Mental Health

How has Cru impacted you?
As a ministry, cru has helped me navigate what I believe and what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It was alongside me every step as I found security in my salvation.

Favorite Cru memory:
Bubble Ball Soccer at 2021 Fall Retreat

Favorite Cru event:
First week cookout

Parting words/advice:
Okay my parting words are to let loose, be stupid, don’t study and scoot by with a few Cs! It won't kill you lol.
My parting advice is as follows:
Be in the world, not of the world. Take steps of faith and befriend nonbelievers. Be a light in their life and lean heavily on Jesus. We easily fall into a routine of only talking to, sitting next to, and hanging out with people in our tight niche Christian communities. Not only is this unfulfilling to your purpose on Earth, it can be draining and mundane

We miss you already Nolan! We look forward to seeing God’s plan for your life unfold!

Senior shoutout! 🥳
Next up is Walker Burt!

Major:
Civil Engineering

Plans after graduation:
Moving down to Charleston to work at a civil engineering firm and getting married!!!!!

How has Cru impacted you?
It’s given me the best community I could ever imagine. There are people that I met in Cru that I will be friends with forever!

Favorite Cru memory:
Spring Break 2023 for sure

Favorite Cru event:
The cookouts that have hashbrown casserole

Parting words/advice:
Find your people, and pour everything you can into them, but don’t neglect your own personal time with Jesus or rest. This season of your life, in college, will be some of your best memories, take advantage of your time!

We are going to miss you Walker! We’re all praying for you as you step into this new chapter of life!

Senior shoutout! 🥳
Next up is Rachel Freeman!

Major:
Psychology

Plans after graduation:
I am pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Clemson! I start this Summer :)

How has Cru impacted you?
Cru has entirely shaped my college experience and I wouldn’t have it any other way! My best friends and the sweetest community were found through Cru! The steady outpouring of Christian fellowship alongside the mentorship of staff, allowed my faith to grow exponentially. Every person I met through Cru is evidently devoted to the kingdom of Jesus Christ. My time here has been such a blessing and I already miss everyone so much! I am forever grateful for Clemson Cru! I love you guys !!

Favorite Cru memory:
All the bstud memories & sweet friendships that formed. It’s too hard to pick just one!

Favorite Cru event:
Definitely fall retreat freshman year ;) !

Parting words/advice:
BE INVOLVED! Don’t wait for others to seek you out, but instead be intentional. Form community and learn about Jesus. Allow yourself to be poured into by mentors and staff. But also pour into others and love those around you! Let the love of Christ flow from you always. The time goes quickly and life brings a lot of changes, so don’t miss the opportunities, blessings, and resources that are right in front of you💛

We miss you already Rachel! We can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for you!

Senior Shoutout #2 of the day! 🎉

Patrick Gibson!! (or Patty G)

Degree: Architecture

Plans post-grad: Work for Vinyet Architecture in Rock Hill, SC

How has Cru impacted you?: Cru has not only gave me a community of Christians to come together with to hear the word of God, it has also given me friendships that I hope to take with me for many more years to come!

Fav Cru memory: My favorite memory from Cru was probably this spring break, which was my first one. It was just a great time of intentionally being away from school with so many great people!

Fav Cru event: My favorite Cru event is probably a toss up between the end of year cookout and the Christmas party.

Parting advice: "Life comes at you pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around every once in a while, you might miss it” Actually though, college goes by faster than you think it will. In the midst of being a busy college student, take some time to slow down and appreciate where God has you and what He is doing with you. This is the best time to not only create and grow your relationship with God, but also to create and grow relationships with people around you that you will carry with you after college and hopefully for the rest of your life!"
We’ll miss you Patrick! We look forward to seeing God’s plan for your life unfold!

Senior shoutout! 🥳
Next up is Sophia Peña!

Major:
Master of Science in Marketing

Plans after graduation:
Premium Seating Intern for the Green Bay Packers

How has Cru impacted you?
Cru has kept me self-disciplined when it comes to my faith! I met some of my best friends here!! Everyone I come across is so welcoming and caring. So SAD I HAVE TO LEAVE.

Favorite Cru memory:
Running in the rain with Emma, Laney, & Stephanie to get to Big Cru!! We got soaked but we couldn’t miss Big Cru!!

Favorite Cru event:
Mini Golf at the beginning of the year where I met most of my close friends:)

Parting words/advice:
Invite your friends to Cru!! Even if you think they will say no, they most likely won’t and you will have planted that seed!

And School Advice: Network!!!!! NETWORK! Then give praise to the Lord once your dreams come true!!

We are going to miss you Sophia! We’re all praying for you as you step into this new chapter of life!

Senior shoutout! 🥳
Next up is Emma Shank!

Major:
Secondary Education and English

Plans after graduation:
I will be Interning with Cru in Prague!!!

How has Cru impacted you?
Over the past four years, Cru has been the community and encouragement I have needed to continually fix my eyes back on Jesus amidst the craziness of college. From Bible studies to worship nights to the best friendships, I am so grateful for Cru for being that constant reminder of our mission to love God and love people as Christ did!

Favorite Cru memory:
Witnessing all the girls in our sophomore Bible Study turn into D1 athletes for the powderpuff game

Favorite Cru event:
BARN DANCE!!

Parting words/advice:
There are a million different things you could give your time and energy to during college, but if there's one you prioritize above all else, let it be Jesus. There is nothing else you could possibly devote yourself to that is as joy-bringing, life-giving, and truly significant as loving the Lord and sharing His love with others.

We are going to miss you Emma! We’re all praying for you and can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for you!