Orientations
Winter 2027
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Coming soon!
If you have any questions, please email your Applicant Liaison or join.us@cru.org.
Things To Do
All new staff are required to complete assignments before arriving to Orientation.
Schedule
Arrival Info
- ROOM KEYS
- When you arrive, check in to the Hyatt House front desk to get your room key.
- ARRIVAL DATES
- January 9/10 (IBS & NSO)
New Staff Orientation participants (who have not been commissioned yet) taking IBS classes (along with their Senior Staff spouse/fiancé) arrive
**Please Note** This is not for Returning New Staff who have already been commissioned.
- You are encouraged to arrive on January 10 to allow enough time to prepare and get settled for this four-week conference. If you choose to arrive on January 11, please ensure that you arrive at the Hyatt House by 5 p.m.
- January 27 (NSO ONLY)
Campus Ministry New Staff Orientation Participants arrive- If flights won’t work for you to arrive at the Hyatt House on January 28, you are welcome to arrive a day early. Be sure to note the date in your registration.
- January 28 (NSO ONLY)
All Other New Staff Orientation Participants arrive- If flights won’t work for you to arrive at the Hyatt House on January 29, you are welcome to arrive a day early. Be sure to note the date in your registration.
- January 9/10 (IBS & NSO)
Transportation
(Note: You’ll find life at NSO a bit easier if you have your own vehicle.)
ARRIVING BY PLANE:
Please make sure your flight arrives so that you will have plenty of time to get to the Hyatt House for registration. Plan to fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO)
AIRPORT SHUTTLE:
24-hour complimentary shuttle service is available to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO), including the Brightline Orlando Station. AFTER you land and collect your luggage, contact the Hyatt House (407-858-0801) to schedule transportation.
IBS & NEW STAFF ORIENTATION
Below are the estimated costs for IBS & New Staff Orientation. This is a four-week training that includes: IBS classes, orientation to Cru, and Ministry Partner Development training. For those who have not been commissioned yet.
* Family Housing cost is for two connecting rooms. If you would like one room, use the “Couple” cost for housing.
** A Senior Staff/New Staff couple will pay $900 for MPD Tuition.
*** After the end of NSO, your conference-related costs will be charged directly to your staff account.
**** In addition to food and other costs, we strongly encourage everyone to leave a housekeeping tip of $2.00/person per night. If you are staying 20 nights, then we would encourage you to leave a tip of $40 for housekeeping (couples would leave $80).
***** The estimated subtotal does not include any travel costs. Add your estimated travel expenses to calculate your individual estimated support need.
****** A 12 percent administrative charge is deducted by Cru from all support raised by a staff member. These funds are used for overseas expansion and to help fund the administrative services provided to staff by our World Headquarters. You will need to account for this when calculating how much support to raise.
NEW STAFF ORIENTATION
Below are the estimated costs for New Staff Orientation. This is a 9-or-10-day training that includes: Orientation to Cru, Ministry Partner Development training, and one virtual IBS Course.
If you will only be attending New Staff Orientation, please be aware that you will need to take 2 additional required IBS courses (about 2.5 weeks) the next time they are offered. Keep in mind that this will necessitate travel to two conferences, which may result in a greater expense. For example, if you attend NSO this Winter, you would attend Summer IBS.
* Family Housing cost is for two adjoining rooms. If you would like one room, use the “Couple” cost for housing.
** A Senior Staff/New Staff couple will pay $900 for MPD Tuition.
*** After the end of NSO, your conference-related costs will be charged directly to your staff account.
**** In addition to food and other costs, we strongly encourage everyone to leave a housekeeping tip of $2.00/person per night. If you are staying 10 nights, then we would encourage you to leave a tip of $20 for housekeeping (couples would leave $40).
***** The estimated subtotal does not include any travel costs. Add your estimated travel expenses to calculate your individual estimated support need.
****** A 12 percent administrative charge is deducted by Cru from all support raised by a staff member. These funds are used for overseas expansion and to help fund the administrative services provided to staff by our World Headquarters. You will need to account for this when calculating how much support to raise.
HOUSING COSTS
- $170 per night
- Two Adjoining Rooms (available to families with children only, ideal for small families): $340 per night
Hyatt House Orlando Airport
5472 Gateway Village Cir
Orlando, FL 32812
Website
(407) 858-0801
Housing
Each room has two queen beds or one king. Families with kids can also choose to stay in two connecting rooms or a suite with a sleeper sofa. Singles can choose to stay in a room with one other roommate or alone in a room. Costs for the rooms are listed on the Finances page.
- Pillows, blankets, sheets and towels provided
- Daily Maid Service – UPON REQUEST (we strongly encourage participants to leave a $2/person per night tip for housekeeping)
- 55” flat-screen TV
- Hyatt Luxury Pillowtop Mattress
- Individual climate control
- Blackout curtains
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- In-room safe
- Limited hanging space
- Laundry facilities available at the hotel
- Each room has access to a fully equipped kitchen.
- Kitchens shared between two rooms (married couples will have their own kitchen to themselves)
Provided with kitchens:- Cookware, Cooking Utensils, and Dinnerware
- Full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, air fryer, and dishwasher
- Suggested things to bring or buy for cooking:
- Spices, measuring cups and spoons, vegetable peeler, mixing bowls that can be microwaved, pot holders or oven mitts
- Kitchens shared between two rooms (married couples will have their own kitchen to themselves)
Grocery stores are located within a short drive from the Hyatt House.
Amenities
- Free parking (if needed)
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Heated Pool
- In-house Dining Options
- Free Breakfast
- 24/7 Fitness Center
- Free Shuttle to and from the Orlando International Airport
What To Bring
Check out the Packing Hints doc for Winter NSO
Worship for NSO
We are in need of one or two individuals to lead worship during NSO. It is a minimal commitment. You will have an opportunity to indicate your interest when registering online. We ask that all musicians bring their instruments. If this causes additional travel costs, please email the Applicant Liaison Team (join.us@cru.org) to discuss options. You will receive additional information by email after registering online.
A/V HELP
We are always in need of people who are willing to help with NSO Audio/Visual (A/V). We are looking for those who are willing to help with technical aspects during meetings, such as ProPresenter, PowerPoint, sound board, A/V, etc (in essence, babysitting the equipment during the meetings). Experience is helpful, but training will be available. Also, NO set up is required. Those who have served in the past have said that it did not take away from their NSO experience.
You will have an opportunity to indicate your interest when registering online. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact the Applicant Liaison Team (join.us@cru.org) .
