“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” Mark 10:51 (NIV)Some people may have considered it obvious that the blind man wanted to see, but Jesus didn’t assume what the man wanted. He asked the man what he wanted. Even though Jesus, as [...]Read More
Happy New Year From Our CEO!
Happy New Year! We pray that your year is off to a great start!So many great and exciting things are coming in 2024, and we want you to be a part of them! One of the best ways to get involved to to become a CCDA member. Learn more about membership and join us!We are grateful to be on this journey [...]Read More
The Harmony Way
By Dr. Randy Woodley, an excerpt from his book Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred EarthThe harmony way is a way of living that undergirds all of Native American history, religion, traditions, ceremonies, stories, philosophy, and relationships. Referred to by different [...]Read More
5 Ways to Embrace your Community
Looking for inspiration as you finish out 2023? Check out the top 5 most engaged with workshops from #ccdaCincinnati Conference in November. These workshops will help you grow in your relationship with Christ, your identity & theology, and in loving your neighbor. Whether you are a pastor/lay [...]Read More
¡Interesante!
by Rev. Joanne Solis-Walker, Ph.D¡Interesante! If I were asked to select one word to describe large portions of my journey as a Latina within theological education, it would be: Interesante or for the non-Spanish speaker, Interesting. I have had many rewarding opportunities as an administrator [...]Read More
Meet Lorenzo, CEO & President
Read the full press release about his announcement here.A Little about LorenzoTell us about yourself.I'm from North Carolina and I have a wife named Natarsha Sanders, a sister, and parents. I currently reside in Kerville, TX.I'm working on a Ph.D from North Carolina State that focuses on the [...]Read More
Christian Community Development Association Announces New President & CEO
Lorenzo A. Watson, M.Div. will lead the future vision of the 30+ year-old national non-profitCHICAGO, Illinois — The Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) has named Lorenzo A. Watson as its new President and CEO. The over 30-year-old grassroots organization, whose members share a common [...]Read More
Connecting Kingdom to Community
by Lydia Lucas, in collaboration with Chasing JusticeI am from El Barrio of New York City, and am of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. Though I have been in the nonprofit field my entire career, I never imagined that I would be at a faith-based organization that served people experiencing [...]Read More