Campus Crusade for Christ

Campus Crusade for Christ, also known as Cru, is an international Christian evangelistic organization that focuses on evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual growth, particularly on college campuses worldwide.

CCI Score

-44.90

0.02% April 18

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Cru Discontinues LGBTQ Training Program for Staff

Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) is discontinuing its LGBTQ training program, shifting its approach to incorporate LGBTQ equipping into its existing biblical studies programs. This move, following internal controversy and public criticism, reflects a decision to distance the organization from more progressive inclusivity practices, potentially reinforcing traditional and exclusionary stances on gender and sexuality.

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-30 to -44 CCI Score

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Latest Events

OCT

14

2024

Cru Discontinues LGBTQ Training Program for Staff
-33.69

Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) is discontinuing its LGBTQ training program, shifting its approach to incorporate LGBTQ equipping into its existing biblical studies programs. This move, following internal controversy and public criticism, reflects a decision to distance the organization from more progressive inclusivity practices, potentially reinforcing traditional and exclusionary stances on gender and sexuality.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 23

The decision to discontinue a specialized LGBTQ training curriculum amidst public and internal controversy signals a retreat from progressive public behavior. By opting to merge LGBTQ equipping into a broader curriculum without clear support for diversity, Cru appears to align with traditionalist views that may contribute to an environment less supportive of marginalized communities, thus negatively impacting its public and political behavior.

Cru Discontinues LGBTQ Training Program for Staff – MinistryWatch
-30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 23

By discontinuing the LGBTQ-specific training, Cru is perceived as undermining ethical responsibility and fairness in its internal practices. This decision can be seen as neglecting the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a modern organizational context, which may indirectly support exclusionary policies and practices aligned with authoritarian values.

Cru Discontinues LGBTQ Training Program for Staff – MinistryWatch
SEP

26

2024

Cru ends controversial sexuality and gender training amid staff dissent
-50.71

A leaked recording from a Sept. 26 meeting revealed that Cru would pivot away from using its controversial external training on sexuality and gender, and it later fired staff members who publicly expressed dissent. This move has raised serious concerns regarding internal authoritarian practices and poor labor relations, particularly the suppression of free speech and retaliation against employee criticism.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 23

The incident reflects an authoritarian style of public conduct whereby dissent is not tolerated. Executives’ decision to dismiss public criticism and maintain a rigid stance on cultural engagement undermines transparent and democratic dialogue, contributing negatively to public and political behavior.

Cru ends controversial sexuality and gender training
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 23

The firing of employees for voicing concerns about the training highlights a severe disregard for labor rights and human dignity. Such punitive measures against dissent are indicative of an oppressive internal culture that undermines worker rights and suppresses free expression.

Cru ends controversial sexuality and gender training
MAR

13

2024

Firing of Dissenting Employees Over Sexuality Policy Dissent
-62.71

Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) terminated two longtime employees after they publicly questioned the ministry’s stance on biblical sexuality and gender. The firings raise serious concerns about labor rights, free expression, and ethical responsibility in managing internal dissent.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 23

The termination of Uriah and Marissa Mundell for questioning Cru's position on biblical sexuality and gender is indicative of a punitive internal policy that suppresses dissent and raises serious concerns regarding labor rights and human rights practices. Such actions reflect an unethical approach to employee treatment, undermining principles of free speech and fair labor practices which are crucial in opposing authoritarian methods.

U.S. Briefs: Cru employees fired
MAR

13

2024

Cru Fires Employees for Questioning Authoritarian Theological Policies
-53.75

Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) terminated two long-serving employees who publicly criticized the organization's rigid, doctrinal stance on sexuality and gender. The dismissals, enforced to maintain strict adherence to biblical sexuality, reflect an authoritarian management style that suppresses internal dissent and undermines fair labor practices.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 23

The firing of employees for expressing dissent about Cru’s rigid policies on sexuality and gender is indicative of an authoritarian work environment that undermines ethical business practices and labor rights. Such actions reflect a reluctance to address internal ethical concerns and a prioritization of doctrinal conformity over fair treatment, aligning with broader patterns of suppressive behavior that can contribute to the rise of authoritarian practices.

U.S. Briefs: Cru employees fired
JUL

02

2021

Internal Staff Critiques Diversity and Inclusion Efforts at Cru
-23.63

A group of primarily BIPOC staff and allies released a comprehensive report highlighting deep divisions and concerns over Cru's emphasis on secular social justice initiatives rather than its traditional evangelical mission. The report claims that internal practices have led to alienation, with staff feeling 'blindsided' by decisions and a perceived shift in priorities that undermines ethical responsibility and inclusivity.
-30

Public and Political Behavior

March 23

Cru’s historical silence on significant civil rights issues and its conservative stance in politically charged moments contribute to a negative public and political image. The internal report underscores a failure to adequately address contemporary calls for diversity and social justice, reflecting a problematic public and political behavior.

Concerned Cru Staff Slams Evangelical Organization's Diversity Efforts
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 23

The report exposes significant issues within Cru's internal organizational practices, with BIPOC staff alleging that diversity efforts are not only insufficient but are executed in a divisive manner. This has led to reports of alienation and a loss of donor confidence, indicating ethical lapses in business practices and a failure to uphold labor and human rights standards.

Concerned Cru Staff Slams Evangelical Organization's Diversity Efforts