MEET BEAU
I am Beau Crosetto. I love helping people connect to and share Jesus right where they are!
I didn’t grow up as a Christian or in a Christian family and it wasn’t until college that I started following Jesus. So, I have the unique vantage point of knowing what it is like being not a follower of Jesus as well as a close one now.
I am also the author of Beyond Awkward: When talking about Jesus is outside your comfort zone”. I love encouraging people share their faith in Jesus right where they are. I realize that most of the time the idea sharing your faith is uncomfortable and nerve-wracking. I can help you with my free web course. Take the Beyond Awkward Web Course!
Originally from the Seattle area, I did not grow up a Christian. But soon after setting foot onto the college campus in San Diego, God caught my attention through a student in the weight room. I had a golf scholarship to the University of San Diego, and it was during a work out that I saw a person wearing a Young Life shirt. When I approached him about the group he said that it was a “coincidence” he was wearing the shirt – it was not his but his roommates and he just put it on because all his were dirty! So instead he invited me to InterVarsity on campus and then to the Rock Church in San Diego.
It was during my freshman year of college, 2001, that Jesus became crystal clear to me and I understood what it meant to repent of my sins, and follow him into life. Ever since the fall of freshman year I have been on fire for Christ and a passion to share the gospel has been unleashed.
As I graduated college I was discerning between the business world and ministry with InterVarsity. After God clearly called me to the college campus through a conversation at a networking event with Young Presidents Organization (YPO) in Seattle, I have not looked back since. (ask me about the crazy story)
A quick run down about me:
- I have been with InterVarsity for the last 18 years.
- First, at San Diego State for seven years, then in Los Angeles planting ministry across 17 campuses inside fraternity and sorority houses for seven years. Now, we are in Louisiana overseeing the effort to reach all 38 campuses across the state!
- First, at San Diego State for seven years, then in Los Angeles planting ministry across 17 campuses inside fraternity and sorority houses for seven years. Now, we are in Louisiana overseeing the effort to reach all 38 campuses across the state!
- I have a Masters in Intercultural Studies with an emphasis in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College.
- I have published a book on evangelism, Beyond Awkward, and I frequently train churches and groups to move beyond the fear that grips us when it comes to talking about Jesus.
- You can watch all my training videos on YouTube
- You can hear some of my messages here.
- I have an archived podcast with my good friend, Linson Daniel, on the roles of the apostolic, prophetic and evangelistic callings in todays world. Release the APE Podcast
I love starting new things for God in difficult places. I love helping people connect to and share Jesus right where they are. I see it as my calling to do those things.
My wife Kristina is also a powerful minister and she works with InterVarsity too. We have three kids: Noah (13), Sophia (11) and Wesley (9).
Lastly, I am a die-hard Seahawks fan and if you want to be my friend talk to me about them!