Urban Saints

[1] The original Crusaders group was formed in 1900 in north London by Rev Albert Kestin,[2] with the intention of teaching the Bible to young people who did not attend church.

[6] The name was revealed at a concert at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the centenary of the Crusaders’ Union.

[citation needed] Since then, the organisation has developed Energize, online resources, discipleship activities, discussions and videos for youth and children’s groups.

[10] Urban Saints also offers summer camps, overseas adventure trips and additional needs training.

[14] In 2017, following the arrival of Richard Langmead as chief executive,[15] the organisation's strategy placed focus on planting and supporting new groups in churches, schools and communities across the UK and Ireland.