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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What Do Leadership, Women, and Work Have to Do with It?
The following is an excerpt from Front Porch Wisdom by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew. Front Porch Wisdom is available now wherever books are sold. Some of you may remember the song “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” by Tina Turner. Tina was reflecting on an abusive relationship, noting that love wasn’t …
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3 Essential Shifts to Guide Your Journey to Wholeness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but caring for our mental health is something that we can do all year long. In working toward wholeness in our mental health, the change process can be a helpful tool in getting us to where we want to go. As I’ve worked with people navigating the change …
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A Mindful Garden for Our Time
This post is part of CCDA’s Mental Health Awareness Month. CCDA has a plethora of options to increase your mental health support, and we are constantly adding new resources to help you and your community flourish. Join us for an event, complete the Mental Health Survey, or download …
Learning to Abide
This post is part of CCDA's Mental Health Awareness Month. CCDA has a plethora of options to increase your mental health support, and we are constantly adding new resources to help you and your community flourish. Join us for an event, complete the Mental Health Survey, or download the Mental …
Trees as Stabilizers: An Earth Day Reflection
This post was originally published by CCDA Org Member Kinship Plot as part of their Lenten devotional series. We hope that these words encourage you as you reflect on the earth and our relationship to it. In our increasingly mobile world, trees offer a beautiful model of stability. Rooted in …
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