Run away! If I could give zero stars I would. - Anonymous employee Cru Employee Review

1.0
Jul 19, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Met some of my closest friends while working here. Work can be flexible and there are opportunities to travel.

Cons

Take a look at the demographics of the employees who have left reviews here on Glassdoor. Overwhelmingly, white employees (45 reviews) rate the organization at an average of 4.1 stars. In stark contrast, African American/Black employees (5 reviews) give it an average of 2.0 stars, and there are no reviews from other ethnic groups. If you are white and conservative, you will likely fit in here. However, this is NOT a safe space for anyone within the Queer community or their allies. The training programs indoctrinate staff on how to think about the Queer community, bordering on a cult-like atmosphere. There is a culture of monitoring what you say and where you choose to go to church. The policy mandates that you must attend a church that aligns with Cru’s statement of faith. They often tout “Oneness in Diversity,” but this only extends to optics. There is no true equity, inclusion, or belonging—just ask how many staff members of color have left in droves. I guarantee someone from Cru will respond to this review quickly, likely to gaslight and defend rather than make meaningful changes. This is an organization that prioritizes its conservative white donors almost every time. The international missions programs are still subtly rooted in colonial and white-savior tendencies, which are their real money makers. I know dozens of staff who want to leave but can’t due to investing decades of their life here and needing the insurance. They just keep their opinions to themselves to avoid being flagged for not being “aligned.” Run away!

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Cru Response
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I'm sorry that your experience with us was hurtful. We are followers of Jesus who are trying to follow Him and we do have a statement of faith that reflects what we believe Scripture teaches. As a result, we do ask that our staff agree with this and our mission.

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5.0
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Pros

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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