Vonette Bright

Vonette Zachary Bright (July 2, 1926 – December 23, 2015) was an American author, speaker, and the co-founder of Cru.

A. degree in Home Economics and a minor in Chemistry from Texas Women's University in 1948.

[3][4] Bright was known for her prayer rallies, her work as the chair of the National Day of Prayer task force that helped establish a fixed day for the event under Ronald Reagan, and as a chairperson (and one of the three women on the committee) on the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization.

She was also the author or co-author of more than 20 books, including, In His Hands, Passion for Prayer, and the "Sister Circle" Series.

Bright adopted a less provocative stance on social issues than her husband, but was outgoing and articulate and often spoke at conferences.