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 …
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 …
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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 …
Unity is God’s Dream
"Jesus has this super eloquent prayer to God the Father and is praying for unity. And we really believe that - that that's the dream of God." -Bryson Davis, Akron CCDA Local NetworkWatch today's highlight as CCDA member Bryson Davis shares insights on how the theme of unity has ignited the Akron …
The Ministry of Speaking up
by Steve ParkThe righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.Proverbs 29:7 (NIV)I don’t like conflict. I also don’t like asking for things. Perhaps it’s my personality or my Korean family background that values politeness, but advocacy work is not something I ever …
Half Half
by Dr. Sunny Sue Chang JonasIn 1992, May was officially designated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.* As an Asian American, I am grateful to stand on the shoulders of those who identified as such before us and to stand alongside those who currently identify as Asian American. We are …
Communal Stories for Community Thriving
by Chandra CraneAs a Mixed Thai-American minister working with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the Jackson Metro area, one of the things that first drew me to the Christian Community Development Association is the emphasis on listening to the community in which we are serving. Healthy …
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You don’t want to miss #ccdaCincinnati!
As a community development practitioner, attending the Christian Community Development Association's (CCDA) annual conference is an opportunity you don't want to miss! For over 30 years, the CCDA conference has been a gathering place for CCD practitioners from across the country to come together and …
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