Dr. Lorenzo A. Watson is joined by Wayne “Coach” Gordon to reflect on the history of CCDA and the CCD Philosophy. Coach shares his story and how he got involved in CCDA, the history of the CCD Philosophy, and how he’s seeing God move in his neighborhood in North Lawndale. Wayne Gordon is a …
The U Curve
What if we have been looking at most of our formation upside down? Most of the bell curves we use to describe the life cycle of an organization, church, non-profit, or business start with birth, move upward through growth and maturity, hit a peak in plateau or stability, and then begin to descend …
Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church: A Legacy of Faith, Resilience, and Community
Nestled in the community of Alma, North Carolina, Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church stands as a testament to African American faith, perseverance, and collective strength. Founded in 1874, during the turbulent years following Reconstruction, the church has served as a spiritual refuge and cultural …
Advocacy by CCDA Members in Minnesota
On January 22, 2026, CCDA Member and Executive Director of Border Perspective, Yonathan Moya, spoke at a press conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spoke along with the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, World Relief, UNDIVIDED, and local partners. We are grateful for CCDA members like …
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Three Valuable Takeaways from a Lifetime of Deep Friendship
CCDA co-founder John Perkins and philanthropist Howard Ahmanson have known each other for over forty years. In this post, they reflect on their story and some takeaways to pass on to you. To learn more about their friendship, enjoy the book Called to Be Friends, Called to Serve (Cascade Books, …
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Together in Mission for 2026
As we begin a new year, I want to start by saying this plainly: you belong here. Across the CCDA community, I see people who love their communities deeply and are showing up with courage and faith. I also know that many of you are carrying heavy loads. You’re doing good work, often in hard …
CCDA Shalom Liturgy
This liturgy was written collectively by the 2025 CCDA National Conference Attendees. Father, thank you for the openness to press into lament, while still having joy because of your Holy Spirit. May our movement for shalom come from the cries of our ancestors, who also carried the same …
When SNAP Stops, We Step Up
On November 1, millions of families will lose access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) because of the government shutdown. You can view here the estimates by state of how many might lose …
