This liturgy was written collectively by the 2026 CCDA National Conference Attendees. Creator God, long ago you declared, ‘Behold! I am doing a new thing,’ and we hear your words calling to us today. In the wilderness, may we behold your presence–your goodness, your kindness, and your love with …
Multiethnicity, Racial Fatigue, and Soul Care
The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book Embodying God’s Multiethnic Kingdom: Live Out the Diversity of Heaven Every Day by Nathan Walton. Preorder your copy here. Once I attended a majority-White church that was just beginning its multiethnic journey. One of the leaders announced …
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The History and Practice of Christian Community Development
Dr. Lorenzo A. Watson is joined by Elizabeth Perkins to discuss the history of Christian Community Development and share stories of some of the people and experiences that helped shape this work. Elizabeth also reflects on how CCD has shaped her life and ministry, and how she is carrying her …
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My Disability is Divine
The following is an excerpt from Amy Kenny's forthcoming book, My Disability is Divine. Everywhere I turn, I marvel at nature displaying radiant disability. Crooked bushes— real name— are hunched, sprawling their limbs outward in every which direction. Their branches are like my “crooked” body, …
A Day on Immigration & Community Care
CCDA’s Pacific Northwest Network held their annual gathering on April 21, 2026, at Seattle Pacific University. It was a day of continuing in the work and formation of the Perkins legacy and a poignant time of reconnection in the PNW. After a year-long pause, we resumed our annual CCDA PNW …
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Thank You, Mary Beth!
Mary Beth Meadows, CCDA's Director of Education and Equipping, is stepping down from the CCDA staff team. We are grateful for her leadership and are thrilled that she will remain part of the CCDA family. We asked her to reflect on her time with CCDA, some things she's learned, and what she's …
Civic Engagement in Richmond
Lawson Wijesooriya is joined by Dr. Danny Avula, the mayor of the city of Richmond, to discuss Christian Community Development in their city. They reflect on their history with CCD, how they are listening to the community, and how Dr. Perkins’ legacy has shaped their lives, families, and …
Holy Work Needs Whole People
Christian community development is beautiful work. It is also costly work. It asks us to pay attention to people and places others have overlooked. It calls us to listen deeply, build trust slowly, confront injustice honestly, and stay rooted when quick fixes would be easier. It invites us to …
