Overview of Campus Crusade for Christ
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“There’s nothing like Campus Crusade for Christ in the history of the Christian world.” - Dr. Billy Graham
Mission
Campus Crusade for Christ is a worldwide, interdenominational Christian ministry that seeks to show people how to know and experience God’s love and plan for their lives.
Campus Crusade for Christ International
Campus Crusade for Christ International has more than 25,000 full-time staff serving in 191 countries working with people of all ages through some 29 different ministry divisions. Visit www.ccci.org for more information on the worldwide ministry.
Campus Ministry
- Founded in 1951 by Bill and Vonette Bright
- Based in Orlando, Florida
- Main Campus Ministry Web Site: www.CampusCrusadeforChrist.com
Recent Statistics
| Year | Campus Locations | Students Actively Involved |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | <300 | <18,000 |
| 1998 | 657 | 26,120 |
| 2003 | 1,050 | 45,407 |
| 2008 | 1,098 | 55,788 |
- More than 3,300 full-time staff serve on campuses nationwide
- 9.8 million college students exposed to the message of Jesus last year.
- More than 1,300,000 Freshman Survival Kits have been distributed.
- www.EveryStudent.com receives more than 200,000 unique visitors every month.
Activities on Campus
Campus Crusade for Christ focuses on helping students to know God personally through Jesus and grow in their faith. Campus Crusade serves as a valuable resource to campuses through educational, social and spiritual programs that range from large, campus-wide events and conferences to small, intimate Bible studies and accountability groups.
For More Information: see CampusCrusadeforChrist.com/newsroom
Contact:
Tony Arnold
Media Relations Director
tony.arnold@uscm.org
c 919-244-3375