by Dr. Sunny Sue Chang Jonas Rural spaces no longer include only multi-generational, homestead-owning families. They include a different sort of marginalized population—one that feels financially and vocationally in transition. This has been true for a while [...]Read More
Ministry Spotlight: New Community Church
After years of doing urban ministry, a 2010 conversation with gang-affiliated teens led Darryl and Stephanie Answer to contemplate what it would look like to live in a neighborhood, follow Jesus, get to know their neighbors, join what’s already going on, and see what the Spirit does. In 2011, they [...]Read More
Home Away From Home
by Alma L. Cárdenas- Rodríguez Some of the most memorable moments for me growing up happened en la sala (living room), where the family would gather together. We would welcome those who had made their way from Mexico to reconnect with family members and find home in a new place, or to celebrate [...]Read More
Reflections on Juneteenth
By Vola RanaivosonCohort 8 Member Last year when I sat around the dining room table with my roommates and discussed our plans for Juneteenth, I realized I didn’t know much about this celebration. At first, I chalked it up to being a U.S. immigrant from Madagascar. However, I am a 33-year-old [...]Read More
Immigration Prayer Requests
Do you have a specific prayer request regarding immigration? Submit it here in the comments for us to pray for you at our virtual prayer meeting! [...]Read More
5 Reasons to register for Conference today (number 4 is my favorite)
Every year CCDA gathers people like you from all around the world together to share stories, learn from one another and have a great time. Even in the midst of the pandemic, you pivoted with us and we all had a great experience together. This year, as we gather safely and in accordance with local [...]Read More
We Belong Here, Get Used to Us
A Reflection By Dr. Sunny Sue Chang Jonas I had the unique opportunity to once talk with the governor of the Gyeonggi province (where Seoul is located), who is a colleague of my dad’s. He essentially offered during our shared meal, a chance for my husband and I to live in Korea for a short time, [...]Read More
The Cause of Justice is in our Hands
A Message from President & CEO, Cecilia Williams Last week, in my home city of Minneapolis (Minnesota), a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd. It was an unprecedented moment, as for the first time in modern [...]Read More