Small Steps. Big Faith.

A few months ago, I mentioned that Campus Crusade for Christ would be changing its name to Cru. We´re excited about the name and the opportunities it offers to tell the world about Jesus. Many of our ministry partners have also shared their enthusiasm. Unfortunately, you may have heard some misinformation in the media abou the motivation behind the name change. Just in case these reports have caused any concern, I want to let you know, first hand, what is true. If, by chance, you´ve wondered about what you´ve heard in the media, let me share a few thoughts: 1. Campus Crusade for Christ is unswervingly committed to lifting up and proclaiming the name of Jesus. We were founded with a commitment to the centrality of the cross, the truth of the Word, the power of the Holy Spirit and the global scope of the Great Commission. Nothing has changed. 2. The problematic words in the name were Campus and Crusade . The term "Campus" has not represented the full scop...

is becoming                   Have you heard yet? That´s right! In the U.S., Campus Crusade for Christ is becoming Cru . Although I am technically on staff with Agape ( Campus Crusade for Christ in Europe), I am still closely connected with Campus Crusade for Christ in the U.S. I know you care about this ministry. I wanted to make sure you knew about the change. The new name will be adopted early in 2012. The change is being made in order to be more effective in sharing the gospel and to see even more people come to faith in Christ. It´s been a two-year process, but ultimately this decision has been reached through much prayer and with a deep sense of dependence on God. Words Matter  Although our name for the last 60 years is well-respected in Christian ministry and missions, the word "Crusade" now carries serious negative associations. Also, the word "Campus" actually hinders people who are not students from e...