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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What is the CCD Philosophy?
Four seasoned CCD leaders dive into the 8 Key Components of the Christian Community Development philosophy. Discover how this approach to ministry can restore and transform lives, communities, and systems. This audio is from the 2024 Conference workshop, Overview of CCD Philosophy, Theology, and …
Flourishing in Action: Visiting Genesis and Samaritan Churches
After a few full days in Kansas City, I took a detour on my way home to visit two of our Flourishing Congregations churches in Arkansas. I didn’t know quite what to expect, but I certainly didn’t anticipate that a short trip through Fayetteville and Springdale would leave me feeling challenged to …
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Juneteenth and the Long Arc of Black Resistance, Hope, and Liberation
As we celebrate Juneteenth—the day in 1865 when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their emancipation—we honor the long arc of Black resistance, hope, and liberation. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom, once delayed, is still worth claiming. That dignity, once denied, …
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