The Anabaptist Community Development Network (ACDN) is a national community of Anabaptist Christians (Mennonite, Quakers/Friends, Bruderhofs, Church of the Brethren, Amish, etc.) involved in community development work, sponsored by Everence and Mennonite Central Committee U.S.
ACDN brings together practitioners from Anabaptist‑affiliated organizations and congregations, as well as Anabaptist individuals working in community development, to connect, share wisdom, and strengthen ministries that serve and empower communities across the country.
About the Anabaptist Community Development Network
Our vision is to cultivate a space where Anabaptist practitioners can root their community development work in the Anabaptist faith tradition while engaging the CCD philosophy alongside CCDA’s broader membership.
This matters to community developers because it bridges theological conviction and practical tools, helping leaders steward resources responsibly, sustain organizational health, and collaborate across denominations and geographies for the flourishing of their communities.
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