Cru (Christian organization)
Cru (until 2011 known as Campus Crusade for Christ—informally "Campus Crusade" or simply "crusade"—or CCC) is an interdenominational Christian parachurch organization. It was founded in 1951 at the University of California, Los Angeles by Bill Bright and Vonette Zachary Bright. Since then, Cru has expanded its focus to include adult professionals, athletes, and high school students. In 2020, Cru had 19,000 staff members in 190 countries.
| Formation | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Bill Bright and Vonette Zachary Bright |
| Type | Christian Fellowship Social Club University Student Society Non-profit 501(c)3 organization |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Fla. |
President | Steve Sellers |
| Subsidiaries | FamilyLife |
| Affiliations | Chicago Agreement: Unity in Mission |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Campus Crusade for Christ International |
Campus Crusade for Christ relocated its world headquarters from Arrowhead Springs, San Bernardino, California to Orlando, Florida in 1991. The president of the organization is Steve Sellers.
In 2011, Campus Crusade for Christ changed its name to Cru. The name change was intended to avoid association with the word "crusade", which can lead to offense, especially in Muslim countries. A spokesperson for Cru also noted that the organization's work is no longer limited to campuses.