In the realm of community development, the intersection of faith, business acumen, and social justice forms a potent triad. This is particularly true for faith communities that adhere to the Christian Community Development (CCD) principles. Social entrepreneurship, an innovative approach that blends [...]Read More
10 Resources for Cultivating Flourishing Church Communities
At the heart of Christian Community Development is the body of Christ fully engaged in the process of transformation. The church is uniquely equipped to affirm the dignity, gifts, and skills of individuals and communities. We want to equip you with tools to help you, your congregations, and [...]Read More
What’s up With the Scars on Jesus’ Resurrected Body?
Jesus does a good job at turning our perspectives upside down, doesn’t He? In the Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5, Jesus says we are blessed if we do things like be poor in spirit, mourn, be merciful, and the like. Throughout the telling of the Good News, Jesus continued to shake up conventional [...]Read More
Holy Week Devotionals
This year, Lent has felt especially heavy. Violent conflict is tearing at the seams of our global family. Ideological difference and dehumanizing rhetoric exacerbated by an election season again threatens our relationships. A very natural response is to reach for power in order to protect ourselves, [...]Read More
Faith in the Face of Separation: The Resilience of Mothers Apart
In the tapestry of human experiences, few threads are as poignant and complex as those of women who find themselves separated from their children. Whether due to the ravages of war and persecution, the shadows of mental health struggles, the bars of incarceration, or other heart-breaking [...]Read More
Black Women Healthcare Providers are Essential
I'm a Black Healthcare HR Lady… of course, I wear fancy glasses and get excited to see Black Healthcare workers making an impact! Hi, I'm Datjaeda (da-jay-da). I've been in Human Resources for about ten years and in healthcare for seven years. I have the honor of serving as the HR Director at [...]Read More
Eight Workshops for Women’s History Month
At CCDA, we celebrate the insights, experiences, and contributions of women not just during Women's History Month, but all year round. Learn from the legacy of women at CCDA through these eight empowering workshops we invite you to engage with this month.Embracing The Significance Of Women In [...]Read More
Redistribution in Education
Redistribution is one of the Eight Key Components of the CCD Philosophy. But what is Redistribution? And where do we begin? The following is from The Education Equity Church Partnership Guide, which was created by CCDA's #transformED Education Equity advocates. This helpful guide used our [...]Read More