There are summer days in El Paso when it gets so hot that the sky crumbles into rain. It seems to come out of nowhere. That day, the sky was getting cloudy, then darker, as we drove the 15 minutes out to Sunland. On the Juárez side, they beat us to the spot. We arrived along with another car driven …
The Nature of Leadership
The following is an excerpt from You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone by Rev. Dr. Eun K. Strawser. You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone is available now wherever books are sold. Leadership is one of the most complex and multidimensional phenomena. It has been studied extensively over the years and …
Explore Grand Rapids at Conference
We're thrilled to be in Grand Rapids, MI this year for the CCDA Conference! Whether you’re already registered or still deciding, here are six experiences you won’t want to miss. These highlights showcase the vibrant spirit and community-focused initiatives that define our conference. Here are …
When Prayer Develops a Community
How do you rest from your work and worship God? A half mile from my house on the east side of Cleveland, OH, sits a Benedictine monastery called St. Andrew Abbey. It is the oldest religious institution in the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood. My community has a history of white flight from the 1950s …
Being Present in Hawaii
Darryl Answer is joined by Eun Strawser, the co-vocational lead pastor of Ma Ke Alo o (which means “Presence” in Hawaiian), non-denominational missional communities multiplying in Honolulu, Hawaii. They discuss the importance of being present in the community and being rooted in a place. Eun also …
Civic Engagement During August Recess
Each August, U.S. Senators and Representatives leave Washington, DC, to return to their home districts. During August Recess, many congresspeople meet with constituents through town halls and other community events. This is a wonderful time to meet with these lawmakers and advocate for the needs in …
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The Answer Has Always Been There
My name is Samuel Carrasco, and I am a 25-year-old Mexican and Black man from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am a fourth-generation agent of change, with a desire to live within the intersection of Christianity, race, and mental health. I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest for the last three years, …
A Closer Look at the CCD Components
Christian Community Development Association has existed for nearly 40 years, seeking to empower, equip, and inspire Christians to work toward the flourishing of their neighborhoods. People from all over the U.S. and the world have joined this association and are partnering with God and their …
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