Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI)

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 all over the world, including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.

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.