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="More about CMP!" by D. Pedigo=
Christian Missions Press, Inc., began operating in 1963 in a small room in the Brown Transport terminal in Waynesboro, [[Georgia]]. There were only two members of the staff then, Mr. & Mrs. W.G. McCartney, but they had enough faith, hope and vision to see the tremendous potential and need of an establishment dedicated to sound, Biblical literature. Mr. McCartney wrote the first tracts and Mrs. McCartney worked diligently by his side taking care of the office duties. And what a pair they made. When they hired their first printer they were on their way to fulfilling the commitment they had made to the Lord.
They worked hard to make their dream come true. In time they had grown so that they needed larger quarters to house the ever-increasing need for tracts. In 1964 they moved to their present location on Highway 25 in Waynesboro, an old farmer's market building and former peanut warehouse. As the demand for tracts grew, so did the need for a larger staff. As always, the Lord filled this need sufficiently.
Their faith never faltered, and the Lord continued to bless their efforts. Whenever an obstacle would block their view they would simply go to the Lord and ask His help and direction. From the beginning they have had weekly Bible studies with the staff to praise God and discuss any problems or solutions to increase their output. There were times in the early years when Friday would come around and there would be little money to pay the workers for their services. Mrs. McCartney would find a quiet corner and leave the problem with God. Before the day would end, there would be funds to pay them. What a testimony! Mr. McCartney always had what he described as "an air of holy carelessness". In other words, don't worry! God will take care of everything in His holy way. Just leave everything to Him.
Over the years CMP has not wandered from their dedication to sound, Biblical publications. Mr. McCartney saw to it that everything printed was true to the Scriptures. No man-made belief or opinion would he let invade his Lord's sacred mission. It broke his heart to see other organizations neglecting the importance of keeping the truth foremost in their plans. While other organizations have upheld such beliefs and practices as remarriage after divorce and public appeal for funds, CMP has had no part of it. If it wasn't Biblical, it wasn't printed. Proverbs 23:23 best describes Mr. McCartney's dedication to the Scriptures, "Buy the truth and sell it not." His life so reflected this motto that this verse is inscribed on his headstone.
CMP has grown steadily since 1963. This is their 20th anniversary. They are still upholding the beliefs upon which Mr. & Mrs. McCartney based their business and their lives. Tracts are still sent free of charge to those who cannot afford them and make their desire known . During the Vietnamese war over 5 million tracts entitled ''The Serviceman's Guide'' were shipped to chaplains and individuals at no charge. ''The Serviceman's Guide'' contains different Scripture verses and these small booklets with them onto the battlefield. CMP now carries over 400 different publications from tracts to booklets to books, all Scripturally accurate and interesting to read.
Their publications cover topics such as marriage, bereavement, cults, worship, New Testament principles and tongues, just to name a few. Several of their writings have been translated into other languages and it is not unusual to see many packages a week being shipped to foreign countries. Popular sites for their tract racks include airport terminals, hotel lobbies, doctor's offices, restaurants and laundromats.
On this their 20th anniversary they have a lot to celebrate. The McCartney's dedication to the Word and work has been a testimony they can look back on with a humbleness of spirit. Mr. McCartney's wonderful Irish sense of humor has been the source of much laughter at the Press. Once an employee was asked to tell what she thought was the best part about working at CMP. She readily replied with a grin, "Mr. McCartney". His sound beliefs continue at CMP.
(D. Pedigo, former secretary to Mr. McCartney)
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* gifted from Fred Kosin in July 2024, transcribed by Doug Engle