History

Over Half a Century of Growth Services

In 2025, Christian Information Service officially celebrated 59 years of service in the United States, but the organization actually has roots dating back even earlier than that.

CIS began overseas ministries on the foreign mission field in 1966 – and still seeks to concentrates support services abroad where the greatest needs exist.

For 15 years from 1972 to 1987, CIS concentrated on evangelism, revival, and renewal in the Unites States – as well as missions to the inner-city poor and needy.

Among the more well-known missions which Bill Bray has served through CIS in the United States are, Campus Crusade for Christ, CBN/700 Club, Christian Aid, Cursillo/Ultreya, DaySpring International, Gospel for Asia, Here’s Life America, Here’s Life Inner City, Light Bearers International, Nora Lam Ministries, Overseas Students Mission, The Salvation Army, Wisdom & Truth, World Children’s Fund and World Vision.

Then, in 1988 when Bill and Ivy Bray moved to Dallas, CIS began to expand overseas again to the unreached peoples of the world.

For the first 55 years, CIS has looked relentlessly outward to helping others, and we thank God for the victories. However, in order to do more and meet the demands of the next century, CIS now recognizes the need for recruiting more home staff and expanding facilities.

CIS believes in full financial accountability and is governed by a board of dedicated clergy and lay leaders.  It is supported through a combination of gifts from churches and individuals plus contributions from the missions and ministries served.  An annual report is available upon request.