Sylvia Kamande is joined by Lisa Sharon Harper to discuss The Clearing. They reflect on this time of economic difficulty for many Black and Brown women, the toll that takes on their health and relationships, and the importance of moving forward in community. They also share about the preconference …
Celebrations of Empire Are Not New; We Must Choose Who We Will Worship
A local real estate agent put American flags in our yard last week. We found them after a quick trip to the grocery store. My daughter pulled them up after words that communicated a mix of wonder and disgust. Things that I have said and done taught her to do this. She is a living mirror of my …
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Build & Resist
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 …
