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Luke Alliance envisions a world where Christians face less persecution, and when they do, they should have a robust path to relief and continued ministry. We work towards that end through global advocacy and pastoral care for the persecuted church. There is a great need for this work. Approximately …
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Awaken Global is part of CCDA's Flourishing Congregations Initiative, a comprehensive 4-year program designed to empower church leaders to help their congregations deepen their community engagement, enhance their ministries, and contribute to the flourishing of their neighborhoods. We hope you are …
This post is part of CCDA’s Mental Health Awareness Month. CCDA has a plethora of options to increase your mental health support, and we are constantly adding new resources to help you and your community flourish.Join us for an event, complete the Mental Health Survey, or download …
This post is part of CCDA's Mental Health Awareness Month. CCDA has a plethora of options to increase your mental health support, and we are constantly adding new resources to help you and your community flourish.Join us for an event, complete the Mental Health Survey, or download the Mental Health …
This post was originally published by CCDA Org Member Kinship Plot as part of their Lenten devotional series. We hope that these words encourage you as you reflect on the earth and our relationship to it. In our increasingly mobile world, trees offer a beautiful model of stability. Rooted in one …
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This year, we invited two members of CCDA's Immigration Network to reflect on what Easter means to them, one an immigrant and the other a refugee. We are grateful for their stories and the opportunity to learn from them as we remember Christ's resurrection.By Raquel Leal-AlvarezImmigration has …
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While sabbath was not something I had previously heard much about, I felt God inviting me into practicing sabbath as I deepened my relationship with Him in 2020. Now, a big part of my work is to create sabbath spaces for other people and support people in developing their own sabbath rhythm through …
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We are excited to partner with CCDA Org Member Arrabon for their six-week Lent Devotional series. In the midst of a world marked by disorientation, division, and pain, this devotional will guide you along the path toward reconciliation and healing.Each week, you’ll be led through prayer …
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