May we all be inspired by Dr. Perkins’ life as we continue to follow the Spirit to lead and move with love in our communities.
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Connect to leaders living with marginalized communities.
Being a part of our association allows you to connect with, learn from, and contribute to our CCDA family across the United States, living with marginalized communities.
Catalyze your community’s assets.
As a member, you will gain access (often free!) to resources and training opportunities around the best practices in Christian Community Development.
Experience God’s shalom together.
We partner alongside God and our neighbors in the places they are already working to bring shalom to our communities – aspiring to make them places where nothing is missing and nothing is broken. We do this with networks nationwide and annually at our national conference.
A Life Well Lived: Founders Remember Dr. John M. Perkins
In this special episode, we are taking time to remember the life and legacy of Dr. John M. Perkins, one of the founders of the Christian Community Development movement.
When Proximity Is Not Enough: What Listening Is Teaching Me About Belonging
In Christian Community Development (CCD), we are invited to draw near – to move closer to our neighbors, our communities, and the places we serve. But proximity alone is not enough. Without listening, proximity can reinforce the very patterns of exclusion we hope to resist.
