Having fought my way out of the cycle of bondage, I now, as the Apostle Paul wrote, “fight the good fight of faith.” I do this by encouraging generations to take ownership of their lives through education, career development, and entrepreneurship.
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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 Pastor’s Experience in Alligator Alcatraz
Christina Foor is joined by Pastor Wilber Marenco, who shares his story of detention in the South Florida Detention Facility, also known as Alligator Alcatraz. He shares his story of migration, reflects on his church’s response in this moment, and how this experience of detainment has affected him, his family, and his community. Learn more […]
Counting the Cost of Reentry
The truth is, most people coming out of prison aren’t looking to go back. They’re looking for a way forward. And sometimes, all it takes is one opportunity to make that possible.
