About Baylor Cru
Get to know what we're all about
Our Mission
Win, build, and send Christ-centered, multiplying disciples who launch spiritual movements.
Our Vision
Movements everywhere so that everyone knows someone who truly follows Jesus.
Our Values
Gospel, Community, Mission…with an emphasis on Gospel!
meet our team
David
David loves hunting, fishing, and anything to do with the outdoors. More than that he loves Jesus, his wife, Laura, and his four kids. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and has earned his Masters degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Laura
Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Laura moved to Texas in 2014 after marrying David. After 18 years on staff with Cru (2 years in New Zealand, 5 years at U. of Illinois, and 11 years at Baylor), she still loves discipleship and helping women know what God’s Word says. Being outdoors, unhurried conversations, watching her kids learn new things and taking naps are just a few of the things that bring her joy.
Jeff
Husband to Brie. Father to Ellie and Rae. Jeff was born and bred in Pennsylvania and served five years with the campus ministry there before following God’s call to move to Texas in 2018. Jeff has a calling and passion to expand the Kingdom of God through discipleship. He loves to read and finds great joy in being surrounded by books and Lego.
Brie
Brie was born in Austin, TX and even though her family moved to the frozen tundra of Minnesota when she was five, she was never able to shake her “y’all”. After twenty years away, she has now returned to her roots. Brie loves coffee, gardening, and cooking for guests. She is probably the students’ favorite staff member since she keeps them well-fed, earning her the nickname “Snack Boss.”
Brooke
Bio coming soon!
Sean
Sean is originally from Oklahoma, but graduated from Baylor in the Fall of 2021. He enjoys country music, reading, and all things sports. If you want to hang out, you’ll find him eating fried chicken, watching college football, or playing pickup at the SLC.
Garrett
Garrett is from the promised land (Wyoming). He spent the last several years working in agriculture as a horse trainer, but has had a heart for ministry and expanding God’s Kingdom. Garrett followed his wife to Baylor and joined staff with Cru to build impactful communities.
Caitlyn
Caitlyn loves laughing with friends, celebrating holidays, and eating chocolate cake! She graduated from Baylor University in 2023 where she was introduced to Cru and developed a deeper relationship with the Lord. If you can’t find her, the first place to look is the Student Union Building on campus circled around a group of friends. She values spending time with Jesus, fun, and loving others well!
Joe
Joe is from Houston Texas, graduated from Baylor class of 2023. He enjoys indie rock music, baseball, and cross country road-trips. If Joe isn’t on campus serving students, you’ll find him DJing, camping or playing pickleball.
Becca
Becca graduated from Baylor in May 2025 and is excited to continue seeing the Lord work on Baylor’s campus through Cru. She studied religion and has a heart for sorority ministry. Becca enjoys frequenting local coffee shops with friends or doing water color, and loves going on walks around campus!
Ivy
Ivy graduated from Baylor in 2020 and earned her Master of Theological Studies in 2021. Since then, she has had the joy of serving in several ministry roles, most recently spending two years with Cru overseas. Originally from California, she now happily calls Waco home. Ivy is passionate about walking alongside students as they grow in vulnerability with others, deeper dependence on the Lord, and a heart for His mission both in the U.S. and around the world. When she’s not on campus, you can usually find her trying a new coffee shop, cooking for friends, playing board or card games, or picking up yet another new hobby.
Landon
Born in Centennial, Colorado, Landon transferred to Baylor University in 2023, where he studied Business Management. After graduating, he moved overseas to serve with Cru for a year. He has since returned to Waco, where you may find him on the disc golf course at Cameron Park or enjoying a cup of coffee at For Keeps.
Joey
Joey graduated from Baylor in May 2026 where he studied Apparel Merchandising and Entrepreneurship. He spent all four years involved with Cru and the Lord called him to stay. When he isn’t spending time with his beautiful wife or meeting with students on campus he is searching for the closet wave to surf. He loves people, hearing and sharing testimonies, and playing disc golf.
Kara
Kara graduated from Baylor in May of 2026 and is excited to join the Lord in His work on Baylor’s campus through Cru. She graduated with a degree in Child and Family Studies and loves to disciple college students through the lens of her studies. Kara enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and making coffee/tea for others!
Victoria
Victoria is from Long Island, NY and graduated from Baylor in May 2026 with a degree in Child and Family Studies. Upon coming to Baylor she grew deeper in her relationship with the Lord and felt a calling to vocational ministry which she is pursuing through Cru. Victoria desires to grow deep with others and when she’s not on campus she enjoys being outdoors, playing pickleball and doing anything adventurous!
Mystery Member
Come join us to learn who this is! 🙂
”The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope. - Tim Keller