About Christian Service International

Christian Service International (CSI) is an evangelical, interdenominational Christian service organization. The ministry is incorporated in the state of Kentucky as CSI Ministries, Inc., and is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. CSI is registered to do business in the state of Indiana as Christian Service International.

CSI is the outgrowth of a vision received by one of God's chosen evangelists in 1963. God's leading was to promote missions by taking people to see first-hand what He was doing to get His Word to a lost world.

In 1978 the entire ministry of CSI was turned over to Eddy Cline and the International Headquarters was moved to Muncie, Indiana where be and his wife Shirley operated the ministry out of their home. By 1987 the ministry had grown significantly and a new office building was purchased. The International Headquarters is now located at 1714 W. Royale Drive in Muncie. Field headquarters are located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and Highgate, Jamaica.

Additional Information About CSI:

Statement of Mission

What is CSI's Ministry?

How is CSI Financed?

STATEMENT OF MISSION

The mission of Christian Service International is to share the redeeming Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

To fulfill our mission, we:

**Provide first hand mission experiences for individuals and groups, promoting a Christ like vision for the world.

**Initiate and develop opportunities which encourage discipleship among team members.

**Challenge team participants to personally consider God’s call to missions in their lives.

**Assist local churches in creating a missions awareness; planning and implementing missions efforts; and motivating the congregation to action.

**Strive to meet the spiritual, physical, educational and social needs of individuals, churches, and other mission agencies by channeling resources to the field.

CSI desires to establish specific ministries on the field, and enhance trust and mutual respect among those with whom we minister.

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WHAT IS CSI's MINISTRY?

Through every activity CSI has the ultimate goal of sharing the Good News of God's love shown through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

CSI ministers to the whole man - soul, mind and body. To the soul through evangelism, Vacation Bible Schools, music, and building churches; to the mind by building schools, school desks and providing books, school supplies and other equipment; to the body through medical and dental teams and as a channel through which thousands of dollars in medicines, medical supplies and equipment are sent to hospitals, clinics and doctors.

CSI organizes work projects, music and personal evangelism programs, Vacation Bible Schools, and medical/dental teams both overseas and at home upon the request of mission agencies, national churches, and other organizations needing assistance.

CSI organizes travel to the mission field for teams, supplies all equipment and materials, housing and transportation.

CSI channels materials and finds from donors to churches, schools, hospitals and other needs overseas and at home

CSI provides missionary speakers for churches and conducts mission conferences.

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HOW IS CSI FINANCED?

All CSI staff members raise their own support through financial contributions from family, friends, and churches. These contributions, called shares, are generally received on a monthly basis. One time cash gifts also help meet the needs of staff members and their families.

Projects are funded by cash gifts from individuals and churches. 100% of the gift goes toward the project for which it is designated. There are no deductions for administrative or bookkeeping expenses.

Funds for general operating expenses are generated from the operation of teams. The tour price for each person serving on a short-term team includes an administrative fee.

Several times each year, or as needed, special appeals may be made for general operating funds or for specific needs of the ministry.

Planned giving through estates, annuities, life insurance, real estate and other charitable gifts are also means by which individuals may support the ministry of CSI.

All gifts to CSI are tax-deductible as contributions in accordance with applicable Federal and state laws. CSI is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization.

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