Christian Record Services for the Blind is excited to announce that the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal is now available for reservation in both braille (BR) and large print (LP) formats. Thanks to generous support from the NAD Resource Development Committee grant, this project ensures that members who are blind or have low vision can fully participate in worship through music.
The 2025 PhoneFaith Leadership Summit, made possible by a grant from Adventist Laymen’s Services & Industries (ASI), focused on strengthening PhoneFaith, an outreach ministry of Christian Record Services, Inc. (CRS). The virtual event, held on October 8–10, brought together approximately 20 volunteer program hosts for 10 hours of intensive training on topics including mental health, boundaries, group dynamics, spiritual support, and empathy. This ASI grant-funded event enabled PhoneFaith’s volunteers to receive practical, meaningful, and immediately applicable tools and skills.
Christian Record Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Pastor Dexter Thomas as its new president. With a distinguished career in ministry, advocacy, and leadership, Thomas brings a deep passion for serving the blind and low-vision community, as well as a proven track record of innovative outreach and organizational growth.
During a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 22, the Christian Record Services, Inc. (CRS) Board of Directors announced a change in leadership plans following Pastor Cesar Perozo's recent appointment as incoming president.
A historic Christian Record Services building is now under the ownership of Union Adventist University.
Christian Record Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the six collegiate recipients of the Anne Lowe Scholarship for the 2025-26 school year.
Christian Record Services (CRS) has finalized an agreement with The Bible in Living Sound (BLS) to include its dramatized Bible stories in the CRS library and on PhoneFaith.
Originally known as Christian Record Talking Magazine, Vantage Point has been a beacon of inspiration and knowledge for seven decades.
After a tenure of more than nine years marked by creativity, collaboration, innovation, and dedication to mission, Christian Record Services (CRS) president Diane J. Thurber announced a late July 2025 retirement during the organization’s Board of Directors meeting on Monday, March 17.
Read the feature article that was printed in the Lincoln Journal Star about Christian Record Services!
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC) is pleased to announce a new three-year contract with Christian Record Services (CRS) to provide services to members who are blind and visually impaired. This partnership, effective from 2025 to 2027, will enhance the quality of life for many individuals across Canada.
Read an article from 1934 about Austin O. Wilson, one of the founders of Christian Record Services.
Pathfinders (a youth service organization sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church for boys and girls) from around the world recently went to Gillette, Wyoming, United States, for an international Camporee. Members of the CRS team, Board members, and others participated in sharing a variation of the wording on the official Camporee logo, “BELIEVE THE PROMISE,” in Unified English Braille (UEB).
Thomas Hyatt's life is a testament to resilience and faith. Despite learning about his impending blindness at a young age, Thomas never allowed his visual impairment to dim his zest for life. His journey, marked by both challenges and triumphs, is a powerful narrative of overcoming adversity through determination and support.
Christian Record Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the six collegiate recipients of the Anne Lowe Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year.
Christian Record Services (CRS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tandi Perkins as the new Director of Development. Perkins brings with her a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector, having served with distinction for over five years as the Director of Development for the Alaska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
In the heart of compassion and dedication, Christian Record Services (CRS) stands tall as it celebrates an incredible milestone—125 years of unwavering commitment to serving individuals worldwide who are blind and visually impaired.
Christian Record Services, Inc. is pleased to announce new job titles for two current employees.
For the first time in its nearly 125-year history, Christian Record Services (CRS) is pleased to offer The Desire of Ages, by Ellen G. White, as a book members can borrow or keep for their personal libraries.
In a heartwarming display of unity and compassion, a small group of Pathfinders from Arkansas came together to organize a walkathon, raising over $500 to help provide a scholarship for someone to attend summer camp through National Camps for Blind Children.
Christian Record Services, Inc. (CRS) is proud to announce the opening of its new office space dedicated to the production of braille resources. This expansion marks a significant commitment to serving the worldwide visually impaired community and enhancing access to braille literature for all.
Christian Record Services is proud to announce its partnership with Merari Medina-Castellón, an accomplished voice-over talent and social media influencer, to distribute her daily audio podcast.
The following article was published in the Lincoln Journal Star on March 30, 1958 and was written by Bess Jenkins.
On March 8, 1904, in an informal meeting of the General Conference Committee in Omaha, Nebraska, with six members present, it was recommended: "that the work of publishing literature for the blind be transferred from Battle Creek, Michigan, to College View, Nebraska, provided satisfactory arrangements can be made with the Central Union Conference."
In December of 1936, the headquarters of Christian Record Services was moved into a new building at the corner of 48th and Bancroft streets, an all-modern structure with all the conveniences needed and desired for the work. The new home was designed and built by Felix Lorenz.
On February 28, 1937, the building was opened to the public for an open house with special guides on hand to take guests through every department.
