Orientations
APPLICATION DEADLINES
In order to be cleared to attend the following New Staff Orientation events, staff applications must be completed and submitted, with all the references completed, by the following dates:
Winter NSO (and IBS): October 15
Spring NSO: February 1
Summer NSO (and IBS): April 1 (March 1 for International Assignments)
Fall NSO: May 15 (May 1 for International Assignments)
WINTER 2025
Location: El Caribe Resort (Daytona Beach, FL)
Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2024
IBS Dates
January 13 – 29, 2025
New Staff Orientation (NSO) Dates
January 30 – February 9, 2025
- Thursday, January 30: Ministry Day/First Session for
Campus New Staff - Friday, January 31: NSO Sessions Begin
- Saturday, February 8: New Staff Commissioning Ceremony
- Sunday, February 9: Everyone departs
SPRING 2025
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: February 1, 2025
Registration Deadline: March 23, 2025
New Staff Orientation (NSO) Dates
April 24 – May 3, 2025
- Thursday, April 24: Ministry Day/First Session for
Campus New Staff - Friday, April 25: NSO Sessions Begin
- Saturday, May 3: New Staff Commissioning Ceremony
SUMMER 2025
Location: Rollins College (Winter Park, FL)
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025 (March 1 for International Assignments)
Registration Deadline: May 7, 2025
New Staff have the option to attend IBS and NSO or NSO only. The dates are:
IBS Dates
June 9 – 25, 2025
New Staff Orientation (NSO) Dates
June 26 – July 6, 2025
- Thursday, June 26: Ministry Day/First Session for Campus New Staff
- Friday, June 27: NSO Sessions Begin
- Saturday, July 5: New Staff Commissioning Ceremony
- Sunday, July 6: Everyone departs
Location: El Caribe Resort (Daytona Beach, FL)
Application Deadline: May 15, 2024 (May 1 for International Assignments)
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2024
Transitions Conference Dates
September 3 – 5, 2024
New Staff Orientation (NSO) Dates
September 5 – 15, 2024
- Thursday, September 5: Ministry Day/First Session for Campus New Staff
- Friday, September 6: NSO Sessions Begin
- Saturday, September 14: New Staff Commissioning Ceremony
- Sunday, September 15: Everyone departs
BASIC SCHEDULE
Anyone who desires to become a full-time staff member with Cru is expected and required to attend New Staff Orientation in its entirety and to fully participate in the entire program/curriculum.
Theological training to help you grow more in love with God and better equip you to engage with people in ministry and life.
You will be equipped and learn of the opportunity of inviting people to join with you in ministry through resources God has provided.
You will complete a six-week dynamic biblical stewardship course and also attend a retreat for community & encouragement in your MPD journey.
Transitions are for people who served as International Interns. It’s designed to help you transition back to life in the US.
If you have any questions, please email your Applicant Liaison or join.us@cru.org.