Cru (Christian organization)
| 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, Florida, U.S. |
President | David Robbins |
| Subsidiaries | FamilyLife |
| Affiliations | Chicago Agreement: Unity in Mission |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Campus Crusade for Christ International |
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 a broad range of audiences. In 2020, the organization had 19,000 staff members in 190 countries.
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 David Robbins.
In 2011, Campus Crusade for Christ changed its name in the United States to Cru. The name change was intended to avoid association with the word "crusade", which can lead to offense, especially to Muslims. A spokesperson for Cru also noted that the organization's work is no longer limited to campuses.