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 …
Exploring the CCD Philosophy With the Next Generation
For nearly 40 years, CCDA has been loving God and loving our neighbors. During this time, a philosophy emerged that was grounded in the Christian faith and intended to be practical and contextual. The CCD philosophy is not a concept developed in a classroom or formulated by people foreign to …
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Practitioners to Learn from During Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and CCDA is passionate about seeing people and communities experience God’s shalom, including mental health. We are so grateful for all of the CCDA practitioners who teach, encourage, and equip us in the area of mental health. Take some time to learn from …
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Remembering Dr. John M. Perkins
In March, I had the honor of attending the funeral services for Dr. John M. Perkins in Jackson, Mississippi, along with many other members of the CCDA family. It was a sacred time, and I was grateful to gather with so many of you. One moment that stayed with me was hearing Grandma Perkins quietly …
When Proximity Is Not Enough: What Listening Is Teaching Me About Belonging
There is a tension I have been carrying: Proximity does not automatically produce belonging. In Christian Community Development (CCD), we are invited to draw near – to move closer to our neighbors, our communities, and the places we serve. But proximity alone is not enough. Without listening, …
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A Thousand Cups of Coffee: How Strangely Normal Encounters Can Shape You For the Coming Kingdom
“Pursuing commitment over convenience, building bridges not just boundaries, and demonstrating tenacity in the face of relational challenges are countercultural preconditions for the life of togetherness Jesus invites us into.” From The Way Back to One Another by Jeff Galley and Phillip …
Behold, I Am Doing Something New
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” — Isaiah 43:19 ESV Resurrection Sunday reminds us that we are not a people without hope. We don’t read of atrocities or experience searing loss in our …
Holy Week Devotionals
This year, Lent has felt especially heavy. Violent conflict is tearing at the seams of our global family. Ideological differences and dehumanizing rhetoric threaten our relationships. A very natural response is to reach for power in order to protect ourselves, our sense of certainty, and our …
