Christian Community Development Association
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CCDA’s Pacific Northwest Network held their annual gathering on April 21, 2026, at Seattle Pacific University. It was a day of continuing in the work and formation of the Perkins legacy and a poignant time of reconnection in the PNW. After a year-long pause, we resumed our annual CCDA PNW …
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Mary Beth Meadows, CCDA's Director of Education and Equipping, is stepping down from the CCDA staff team. We are grateful for her leadership and are thrilled that she will remain part of the CCDA family. We asked her to reflect on her time with CCDA, some things she's learned, and what she's …
Lawson Wijesooriya is joined by Dr. Danny Avula, the mayor of the city of Richmond, to discuss Christian Community Development in their city. They reflect on their history with CCD, how they are listening to the community, and how Dr. Perkins’ legacy has shaped their lives, families, and …
Christian community development is beautiful work. It is also costly work. It asks us to pay attention to people and places others have overlooked. It calls us to listen deeply, build trust slowly, confront injustice honestly, and stay rooted when quick fixes would be easier. It invites us to …
Sylvia Kamande is joined by Lisa Sharon Harper to discuss The Clearing. They reflect on this time of economic difficulty for many Black and Brown women, the toll that takes on their health and relationships, and the importance of moving forward in community. They also share about the preconference …
A local real estate agent put American flags in our yard last week. We found them after a quick trip to the grocery store. My daughter pulled them up after words that communicated a mix of wonder and disgust. Things that I have said and done taught her to do this. She is a living mirror of my …
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Daniel Yang is joined by Liliana Reza to discuss their work at World Relief, share stories of migration, and reflect on walking alongside immigrants, refugees, and displaced people. Learn more about World Relief and their work around the globe at worldrelief.org. And check out the Faithful …
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Throughout history, people of faith have built and resisted, partnering with God and their community to bring about change, not just for them, but for those who would come after. In the Bible, Nehemiah led the people of Israel in rebuilding the wall that had been destroyed, resisting opposition …
