by Steve ParkThe righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.Proverbs 29:7 (NIV)I don’t like conflict. I also don’t like asking for things. Perhaps it’s my personality or my Korean family background that values politeness, but advocacy work is not something I ever …
“Do Not Cross”: The Disruption of Gun Violence
by Mike Davis, Executive Director, Youth For ChristReducing Gun Violence Network Connector“Do Not Cross” is what the yellow tape reads as we watch as officers motion for drivers to redirect or turn around, creating an unexpected detour. In addition to the inconvenience, there is an audience that …
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3 Ways to Maximize your CCDA Membership
CCDA has been dedicated to pursuing a common vision of seeing our communities flourish with Christians (w)holistically engaged for the past 30+ years. With over 2,000 members, CCDA aims to inspire, strengthen, equip, and connect Christian Community Development practitioners. Becoming a CCDA member …
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Living Intentionally: Perspectives On Poverty
Episode Notes2019 CCDA National Conference — Dallas WorkshopLiving Intentionally: Perspectives on Poverty — Elia MorenoThis workshop teaches how to build relationships and strengthen interactions with those living in emotional and economic poverty. Educating practitioners about the diverse …
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Reflections on the Theology of CCD Principles
CCDA's local network in the Pacific Northwest recently organized a compelling training session for their network members, focusing on the theology of CCD principles. The event featured Rev. Dominique Gilliard, and was held in conjunction with the highly anticipated 2023 Perkins Lecture Series. Part …
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Embracing our Journey with Disability, Neurodivergence, and CCD
by Stephanie AnswerAbout 12 years ago my husband and I got connected to the CCD philosophy when we attended CCDA’s first Immersion in 2011. We knew, at that moment, we had found our people. It was encouraging to be in a room of folks who were embodying and practicing this philosophy of ministry. I …
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Marching Towards the Beloved Community
Episode NotesPresenter: Terrance HawkinsTerrance Hawkins is a husband and father of four beautiful children. A native of Winston-Salem, NC, he has served the local church and his city for the last 17 years through pastoral ministry, peace and justice activism, intercultural community building, youth …
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Half Half
by Dr. Sunny Sue Chang JonasIn 1992, May was officially designated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.* As an Asian American, I am grateful to stand on the shoulders of those who identified as such before us and to stand alongside those who currently identify as Asian American. We are …
