anthology
Jan 16-18
Registration is open at 5pm
Poconos, PA
Spruce Lake Retreat Center
5389 PA-447
Canadensis, PA 18325
Map
160
*Registration runs though Dec 31, 2025 Includes Sat and Sun meals though lunch
**Scholarship does not include $50 deposit
Featured Speakers
Vivian Mabuni (M.A. Biblical Theological Studies, Denver Seminary) is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. With over 35 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the bible and its practical application to ministry and life. She has been a keynote speaker at national conferences, churches, and events including Cru Winter Conferences, and FamilyLife’s “Weekend To Remember” marriage conferences. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App’s “Verse of the Day.” Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is a co-host for God Hears Her podcast with Our Daily Bread. Viv and her husband, Darrin, served on the National Epic Executive Team for ten years and they love college students. Viv loves drinking coffee with Darrin (he makes the best lattes!). They live in Mission Viejo, CA and have three young adult kids, a daughter-in-law, and a 110 pound German Shepherd dog. Connect with her on Instagram @vivmabuni or on her website www.vivianmabuni.com.
West Coast
Jan 13-16
Registration is open at 4pm
Irvine, CA
Hilton Irvine
18800 MacArthur Blvd,
Irvine, CA 92612
Map
199 early
249 regular
Early registration runs though Dec 16th
*Includes breakfast
Featured Speaker
Emma Tautolo
Emma Tautolo is a southern California native who has lived in Arizona for almost a decade now. She has spent the last 12 years on staff with Athletes In Action leading and equipping students and staff in college sports ministry and cultural competency. She has served locally as a part of her church in outward focused mission and care and is an executive leader with a movement of local churches putting Jesus on display by equipping, reconciling and activating God's people in Arizona called the Surge Network. Emma has her master’s degree in Missional Theology and loves the ocean, Pit bulls and 90's-00's r&b.
Margaret Yu
Margaret Yu is the National Director of Epic Movement, the Asian American ministry of Cru. She has served with Cru’s Campus Ministry for over 30 years. Her campus experiences span the globe from Milwaukee to Berkeley, to East Asia to Uzbekistan or to Los Angeles where she currently resides. Margaret loves college students. Her passion is to see God form many more culturally competent leaders for the kingdom of God. Margaret’s interests include mentorship or leadership development, talking shop about the NBA, and being at the beach. She is also an avid Michigan Wolverines fan as that is her alma mater. You can follow Margaret on Facebook, Twitter: CCCEpicMargaret or on her blog at margaretyu.com
Hung Lu
Hung Lu currently serves with Cru on the Oneness In Diversity team, providing spiritual care to staff. He has been on staff for 18 years serving on campus and overseas missions. Hung is a pastor at City Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He is married to Jennie, and they have 3 girls. He is passionate about helping students and staff thrive and live out God's calling on their life. Hung loves discipleship and journeying alongside students and people in his church. A fun fact about Hung is that he has 8 different ways to make coffee
Renee Begay
Renee Kylestewa Begay is from the Pueblo of Zuni, located in the southwestern part of New Mexico. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Donnie Begay, and they have three daughters. She is the national director for Nations, a conference speaker, and manages a resource website called The Talking Circle. She founded the Nations movement—a national ministry that seeks to build relationships with the Native American community. thetalkingcircle.com; Instagram: @reneebegay