Ministry Teams

Become more involved in Cru by joining a ministry team! There are many different ways you can get involved:


Outreach Team 
  • They plan any outreach events where we go and share our faith with others and work with following up with any contacts.
   Wednesdays @ 3:00 pm by the Library Café (Wed on odd semester weeks ex: week 1,3,5...)
   Contact: Sophie Smit (scsmit@mtu.edu) and Anna Pike (aepike@mtu.edu)
     or shoot an email to the team list: cruoutreachteam-l@mtu.edu

​International Outreach Team 
  • They plan any outreach events where we go and share our faith with international students and faculty and work with following up with any contacts. 
   Contact: Aaron Carlson (aaroncar@mtu.edu) and Jon Mayer (jsmayer@mtu.edu)
     or shoot an email to the team list: international-outreach-team-l@mtu.edu

Worship Team
  • A group of students that meet weekly to form a band and praise God at TNT, whether it's vocally, instrumentally, or both.
   Mondays @ 7:30 pm at the Cru Guy's House 
   Contact: Emily Bergstrom (ebergstr@mtu.edu) and Sam Dykgraaf (sjdykgra@mtu.edu)
     or shoot an email to the team list: crupraiseteam-l@mtu.edu
   Website: mtucruworship.com

Prayer Team
  • Prays for our various happenings (and for anyone who asks for prayer) while also organizing various prayer events throughout the semester.
   Wednesday @ 8:00 pm in the DHH Conference Room
​   Contact: Nicholas Henderson (nrhender@mtu.edu) and Adam Bau (ambau@mtu.edu)
     or shoot an email to the team list: cruprayer-l@mtu.edu

TNT Planning Team 
  • In charge of setting up for TNT (Cru's weekly meeting). This team is a great place to get involved if you enjoy logistical planning or like planning group games.
   Sunday @ 6:00 pm - Outside the library or MUB commons
   Contact:  Austin Gennrich (agennric@mtu.edu) or Nathan Miller (nathanmi@mtu.edu)
     or shoot an email to the team list: crutntplanning-l@mtu.edu

Service and Socials Team
  • Organize events to serve our campus and community throughout the year.
  • Plans shenanigans (social activities) after TNT as well as extra events like a Christmas party and harvest party.
   Sundays @ 6:30 pm in MEEM lobby
   Contact: Nathaniel Eastman (nleastma@mtu.edu) or Eleri Giem (ergiem@mtu.edu)
     or shoot an email to the team list: crusocialsteam-l@mtu.edu or cruservice-l@mtu.edu

Media Team
  • A team made for social media postings, weekly informational emails, making promo videos, and taking pictures. 
   No regular meetings
   Contact: Sarah Eastman (smluchen@mtu.edu)

Shepherd Team
  • A team established to analyze and direct our ministry and community. Students on this team are appointed; however, meetings are typically open to all. If you have specific concerns or questions feel free to stop by or contact us at shepherd-l@mtu.edu.
   Sundays @ 5:00 pm in Rekki
   Contact: Bill O'Connor (oconnorw@dollarbay.k12.mi.us)