Read the full press release about his announcement here. A Little about Lorenzo Tell us about yourself. I'm from North Carolina and I have a wife named Natarsha Sanders, a sister, and parents. I currently reside in Kerville, TX. I'm working on a Ph.D from North Carolina State that [...]Read More
Christian Community Development Association Announces New President & CEO
Lorenzo A. Watson, M.Div. will lead the future vision of the 30+ year-old national non-profit CHICAGO, Illinois — The Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) has named Lorenzo A. Watson as its new President and CEO. The over 30-year-old grassroots organization, whose members share a [...]Read More
3 Ways to Learn from Locals at #ccdaCincinnati
This year, we are thrilled to host the CCDA National Conference in Cincinnati. In a world where divisions seem to grow wider every day, the Cincinnati community stands as a shining example of how bridges can bring people together, fostering a sense of place, belonging, and neighborliness. This year, [...]Read More
The Process and the Product
by Robbie Watson For the last decade I have been living and working around the world and have experienced a broad spectrum of ministry endeavors. What was perhaps most impactful was my time working alongside community leaders in a camp for Congolese refugees in Rwanda. These dedicated folks were [...]Read More
Uvalde: 1 Year Later
by Christina Foor & Norma Ruiz Read Part 1 of this blog here. It’s been a year since the terrible mass shooting that happened in my hometown of Uvalde. Last year, I reflected on Mark 4 as a way to process the deep despair and hope I was feeling in that moment. This year, the story of the [...]Read More
CCDA 2023 Conference Theme: Embrace
Love and Truth meet in the street,Right Living and Whole Living embrace… Psalm 85:10(a) MSG In Cincinnati, bridges connect the historic north and south. In this place, where the underground railroad once served as a bridge to freedom across the Ohio River, bridges now connect people [...]Read More
Black practitioners to learn from in 2023
We might be closing out Black History Month, but we want to celebrate #BlackVoices – today and everyday. Below, you will find the best selling resources in our store by Black practitioners. Take some time to learn from them this year. Thanks to all our Black #ccdapractitioners who pioneer [...]Read More
Responding to Violence
We at CCDA are not strangers to the deep impact violence has on our communities. Over the years, practitioners like you have helped develop resources and networks to help you respond with God and community. We encourage you to utilize these gifts of learning and connection below, as we work together [...]Read More