Four seasoned CCD leaders dive into the 8 Key Components of the Christian Community Development philosophy. Discover how this approach to ministry can restore and transform lives, communities, and systems. This audio is from the 2024 Conference workshop, Overview of CCD Philosophy, Theology, and …
Flourishing in Action: Visiting Genesis and Samaritan Churches
After a few full days in Kansas City, I took a detour on my way home to visit two of our Flourishing Congregations churches in Arkansas. I didn’t know quite what to expect, but I certainly didn’t anticipate that a short trip through Fayetteville and Springdale would leave me feeling challenged to …
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You’re Invited to the CCDA Conference!
“I found my people.” We hear this all the time when people describe their experience at the CCDA Conference. This annual gathering feels like a family reunion, a place where you can belong and connect with people who get it. For nearly forty years, we’ve been creating a space for CCD …
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Pastoring in the Midst of Immigration Raids
Christina Foor is joined by Pastor Carlos Rincon to discuss what life is like right now in Los Angeles. Pastor Carlos shares about how he and his church are serving their community right now, the importance of showing up with compassion, and some ways you can pray for those in LA. If you …
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Juneteenth and the Long Arc of Black Resistance, Hope, and Liberation
As we celebrate Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their emancipation—we honor the long arc of Black resistance, hope, and liberation. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom, once delayed, is still worth claiming. That dignity, once denied, …
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What Do Leadership, Women, and Work Have to Do with It?
The following is an excerpt from Front Porch Wisdom by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew. Front Porch Wisdom is available now wherever books are sold. Some of you may remember the song “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” by Tina Turner. Tina was reflecting on an abusive relationship, noting that love wasn’t …
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3 Essential Shifts to Guide Your Journey to Wholeness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but caring for our mental health is something that we can do all year long. In working toward wholeness in our mental health, the change process can be a helpful tool in getting us to where we want to go. As I’ve worked with people navigating the change …
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God Moves Among Healing Leaders: A Call to Mutual Care
Leaders struggle. Regardless of age, gender, faith, or position, leaders struggle. The pressure to show up–to always be "on"–can be relentless. It can leave you feeling tired, worn out, and ready to quit. I can't tell you how many times I've sat up on the edge of my bunk in the small hours of the …
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