New Name, Same Mission

You may have already heard via other media outlets that Campus Crusade for Christ announced a name change at our recent National Staff Conference. The new name that Campus Crusade for Christ has selected is Cru. Cru has been a nickname used by our staff for a number of years. Who we are and what we are about has not changed. This name change does not impact the mission or name of FamilyLife®. FamilyLife remains a subsidiary of Cru.


We understand that some recent media reports have questioned our commitment to Jesus and our calling as ministers of the gospel. FamilyLife, along with Cru, are unswervingly committed to proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ in all that we do. We are committed 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.

We still exist for the sole purpose of helping individuals experience the transforming grace and forgiveness of the gospel through Jesus Christ. Words may take on new meanings over time, but our calling never changes. We are committed to give every person around the world an opportunity to hear the gospel and a chance to say Yes to Jesus. That is what makes a name change necessary.

You can be sure that our calling and mission for FamilyLife and for Cru have not changed. Our heart remains the same - to help fulfill the Great Commission by winning people to Christ, building them in their faith to see their lives transformed, and sending them out to reach others for Christ.

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