CNI Distribution celebrates 35-year anniversary of service to the Retail, Church and Consumer-Direct community
NASHVILLE, TN—Ed Clydesdale CEO and Founder of CNI Distribution (Christian Network International) recently announced the Company’s 35 year anniversary in 2025 as an honor and tribute to God’s never-ending faithfulness. As the employees gathered to celebrate over 3 ½ decades of service they were reminded that their work, no matter how small or insignificant it may appear on the surface…honors the Lord every day and allowed millions of people all over the world to experience the life-changing good news of the Gospel.
Starting with an idea, a briefcase, and a desire to help a lost and hurting world, CNI Distribution was started by Ed Clydesdale in the back of a good friend’s office in the early months of 1990. With no salary and only the help of three good friends (all of whom became employees and are still on staff today), CNI began a journey that only God could have orchestrated.
With first year total sales just over $500,000 in 1990, CNI has now celebrated its’ 35th year of operation with millions of units shipped annually and Publisher distribution and fulfillment volume expected to exceed $100,000,000 this year in retail sales.
Our mission was and always will be to help carry the Word of God whether in print, video, music, gift, apparel or any other form to the world so that people can experience the life-changing good news of the Gospel. CNI’s goal is to fulfill the great commission daily by delivering the message of hope around the globe.
Ed Clydesdale, President and CEO of CNI stated, “We believe we have been set apart to be a help and service to powerful ministries, faith-based organizations and educational institutions. To be able to serve the Retail, Church and Consumer markets and supply quality materials with to people all over the world every year…is exactly what we have been called to do”.
For more info on CNI Distribution go to www.cnidist.com or call 615-641-5550