Peoples Chapel Church Earth Day Celebration 2011 After years of searching the countryside for best practices in rural ministry, I found in my own little neighborhood the creative genius that is resident in every community of struggle. The genius is forged in the fire of the struggle, and the …
Dear Familia
Wherever I travel, I see visible signs that the gap between the rich and poor is growing. This disparity appears even more stark in the many under-resourced communities that exist within close proximity to thriving, wealth-filled communities. For over twenty years, CCDA has been working to narrow …
Making Prayer a Priority
Judy Nugent works with The First Village, a local church she was led to start in an apartment complex just across the street from her after several encounters with her neighbors, like a man who had just been released from prison and another walking away from drugs. The name is inspired by Luke 9:6. …
Taking the Long View vs. the Fierce Urgency of Now
Lessons from Arizona Arizona won a significant victory yesterday when Russell Pearce, author of SB1070, lost in a first-ever recall election. It was not without great effort. I’m reflecting today on the lessons of the work and how we traveled from the darkness of SB1070 to the hope we feel …
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Glen Kehrein: Friend and Pioneer
Wayne "Coach" Gordon reflects on a life well lived I first met Glen Kehrein in the summer of 1975. He and Lonni were already well on their way to establishing Circle Urban Ministry, which has become a remarkable example of Christian Community Development. I was just getting ready to move to the …
Language of Adoption
Mark Charles reflects on the meaning of family "Shi'masoni." That is how I addressed her as I leaned over to place my necklace around her neck. "My maternal grandmother." When I left home for the Christian Community Development Association National Conference, I was not expecting to gain a …
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CCDA Event Policies
REGISTRATION Registration must be completed online or by phone with the CCDA national office. Any number of tickets may be purchased at one time and attendees’ names are not required at the time of purchase. However, CCDA requires that tickets be assigned to each attendee at least fourteen (14) days …
