Cru was founded by Bill and Vonette Bright on the UCLA campus in 1951.What started as a campus ministry focused on evangelism and discipleship has now become the world's largest missions' organization. Cru now has a presence in 190 countries and engages in ministry efforts to reach men and women in every sphere of our country and world. Cru City Nashville is incredibly blessed to participate in a worldwide movement that is seeking to trust the Lord to be a part of fulfilling the Great Commission.