Cru – Muckleroy Base Camp

The pursuit of what is most important

We believe that people have a natural urge to explore - this constant pull to discover what's around the next bend or over the next rise. At the same time, we crave roots - the utterly familiar where we rest, recover, dream, and plan... in an atmosphere of well-being, acceptance, and grace... where we are known and loved, without requirement and condition, free of stress, worry, and anxiety. Muckleroy Base Camp is about the pursuit of what is most important, celebrating meaningful moments, and embarking on epic journeys. Fresh starts and new beginnings The pursuit of what is most important...…

Commentary, Cru, Foundations

Sitting by a fire

Somethings are just right. A good fitting pair of boots. A fly drifting high and dry through the slot without drag or dimple. Steak. Grilled. Black pepper and a little bit of salt. Home grown. And sitting outside by a fire just before daylight. It's hard to beat that. Maybe add a cup of coffee. A dog. A friend. And it's good to add a devotional with emerging leaders at a Destino Fall Retreat.

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Gene’s Sabbatical Adventure, Issue 5 : March 30, 2024

I just finished a 2 month sabbatical. Cru’s updated sabbatical policy provides for and encourages missionary staff to take a 2 month sabbatical after 5 years serving full-time and then every 5 years until 20 years serving full-time, when sabbatical is 3 months. Heather and I approaching 14 years. Such a blessing. Such an honor. It was hard to step away from ministry and leadership responsibilities for a season. But I am so glad that I did. During the planning process, I uncovered 4 priority issues that needed to be addressed: Margin (or lack of margin felt as always being…

Cru, Foundations, Sabbatical