Jena Brown
jena.brown@cru.org
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Andrew Brown
andrew.brown@cru.org
Andrew and Jena Brown left careers in business and professional theater to join the ministry of Cru and have joyfully served in student ministry for over two decades in Boston, at the University of Virginia, and now in Lynchburg as Team Leaders (directors) of the Cru movements at Liberty University, Sweet Briar College, Randolph College, CVCC, and Jefferson Forest High School. They dream of giving every person on earth an opportunity to hear and respond to the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Their passion is to equip students everywhere to share the gospel, build them up in their faith, and send them out in order to fulfill the great commission depicted in Matthew 28:18–20. Jena and Andrew live in there 113-year-old house with their three children - Olivia, Logan, and Samuel, their dog, Hazel, and their kitten, Minnow. Together they love thrifting and travel. Individually, Andrew loves DIY projects and Jena loves theater and film!
Contact them at Andrew.Brown@cru.org and Jena.Brown@cru.org
Nolvin Cruz
Kati Cruz
Nolvin Cruz served on our team as an intern for two years and reported in the spring of 2022 as full time staff. Nolvin married his wife Kati in June 2022 and they have 2 dogs. He is a graduate from Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) in Charlottesville, VA. There, he was introduced to Cru and became an actively involved participant and later the student president. After graduating he felt God put it on his heart to go into full time ministry with Cru. Nolvin has seen the Office 9 times and loves to throw knives for fun. His personal motto is, “Live life Philippians 1:21 style so I can spread the Gospel Matthew 28:8-10 style.”
Mason Boni
Perhaps the most positive and encouraging person you will ever meet. Mason joined the team after graduating in May 2022 from Liberty University. He will be serving with us as part-time staff. Mason is also a gifted photographer and has shot numerous weddings and engagements.
Seth Anderson
Seth is originally from Boston Massachusetts and loves all things Boston! He graduated from Liberty in 2023 with a degree in youth ministry with minors in global studies and biblical studies. After getting involved with Cru solely via a spring break trip to Sweden in spring of his senior year he accepted the two year internship position in Sweden with the every initiative and is now interning at Liberty after the Lord’s redirection back to Lynchburg.
Zach Grabill
Zach joined the team as an intern once he graduated in 2023 from Liberty University with a degree in Supply Chain Management and International Business. After going on a spring break trip to Örebro, Sweden, his heart was burdened for the lost, and he decided to intern with Cru to empower others to share their faith. He enjoys discipling students and inspiring people towards a deeper relationship with Christ. In his free time he can be found making music, rock climbing, and hanging out at coffee shops nearby!
Emily Uhlmeyer
Emily is joining the team in August 2024 as part-time staff after spending the last two years interning with Cru in Sweden. She graduated from Liberty in 2022 and is excited to get to serve back in Lynchburg. In her free time she enjoys long walks, knitting/sewing/crafting, a good cup of coffee, and signing up for random dance classes with friends (another story for another time...).
Dristin Huges
Dristin graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2024. He began his time on staff in Boston in Fall 2024. Now a graduate student at Liberty University, Dristan is excited to be serving on the Cru Lynchburg Team! He began leading with Cru in 2022 as a student, and his life has been changed since!
Blair Cook
Blair loved growing up in Ohio before attending Liberty University, graduating with degrees in philosophy, religion, and communications. He has spent the last 10 years serving God with Cru in the Dominican Republic, Sweden, and now Lynchburg.
Emma Pope
After graduating from Liberty University with a degree in Graphic Design in 2024, Emma joined the staff team and helps run the social media. She went on several mission trips with Cru that opened her eyes to the beauty of campus ministry and is excited to be part of the team!
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