About Us

Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) was established in 1988 to provide churches with simple, affordable solutions to complex copyright issues. CCLI helps churches maintain their integrity and avoid costly lawsuits, while also giving churches the freedom to worship expressively and spontaneously.

It is CCLI’s aim to provide a simple, legal and affordable solution to copyright issues faced by the Christian community, whether they are reproducing song words, photocopying from authorised publications, or accessing song lyrics online.

CCLI licences are available in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Eire, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Luxemburg, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Today's licence holders not only enjoy the freedom of using copyright materials in many aspects of their church ministry but they also have access to a variety of services, resources and information which enhance their ministry.

CCLI provides resources to over 200,000 licence-holders worldwide.

More About Us Vision and Mission Statements: The Statements which guide CCLI's operation. CCLI History: The history of CCLI. The Royalty Distribution Process: Questions and answers about the way that CCLI distributes the funds it receives. Comments from Songwriters and Publishers: Comments from songwriters and publishers about CCLI and the Licence programme. Global Team: CCLI's Global Executives. FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions. Employment: Opportunities for working with us.

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