Our History  

Founded March 20, 2013 as a 501(c)(3), non-partisan, non-denominational organization.

Led by Dorothy Burton, Former Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilmember, City of Duncanville, TX, together with Ron J. Anderson, M.D., CEO, Parkland Health and Hospital System ; Oscar Trevino, Mayor, City of North Richland Hills; Ronald E. Jones, Mayor, City of Garland; Rob Franke, Mayor, City of Cedar Hill; Helen Roberts; David Dean, former Texas Secretary of State; and, Dr. Larry Mercer - Christians in Public Service, Inc. was founded to provide a faith-based forum to teach, encourage and inspire those who serve, lead and govern. And, to provide a safe space for networking without regard to political affiliations. 

The Path Forward - Transformational Leadership
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” - Romans 12:2

On January 17, 2023, the Board of Directors voted to change the official name of Christians in Public Service to CIPS, Inc., approving a new logo; and a stronger brand - transformational leadership.

Christians in Public Service has evolved since its founding nearly a decade ago, to a nimbler, more mature, better positioned 21^st century organization. Understanding clearly, the times we're in.

CIPS, Inc.’s mission is teaching the practical application of Kingdom principles to inspire transformative change within ourselves and within our spheres of influence. It's how Jesus did it. It is how we strive to do it because transformational leaders inspire transformative change.

While servant leadership is central to every Christ follower because Jesus was a servant leader, Jesus was also a transformational leader. 

Challenging status quo, while challenging ourselves and others to re-think long-held assumptions and think about things in different ways because neither our lives nor ways of serving, leading and how we relate to one another will return as they were pre-pandemic.

It will take the wisdom of scripture, boldness and intentionality to effectively lead and serve increasingly diverse communities in increasingly difficult and volatile political environments. 

And this defines CIPS, Inc. and what we will enable and encourage others to be - wise, bold, transformational.

We will do this in safe spaces through various forms of dynamic training, courses and networking opportunities. We are apolitical and welcoming to all.

Recognizing mounting mental health pressures and stress on public servant leaders, we want to make available confidential professional mental health counseling and peer counseling.

We’re not here to judge but to help.
                                                                                                        
Our Mission

Founded by public servants for public servants serving in local government for networking, education and inspiration. Transformational leadership to inspire transformative change.

Our Vision

Transformational leaders inspiring transformative change within their spheres of influence. 

Our Core Values

1. Purpose
2. Authenticity
3. Integrity
4. Diversity
5. Truth