We at CCDA are not strangers to the deep impact violence has on our communities. Over the years, practitioners like you have helped develop resources and networks to help you respond with God and community. We encourage you to utilize these gifts of learning and connection below, as we work together [...]Read More
Peace is Wellbeing
Welcome to #ccdaAdvent.In the midst of darkness, oppression, and marginalization, Christ entered the scene of the first Advent and paved the way for our communal wellbeing. This Advent season, we invite you to consider what wellbeing meant for the community of first Advent. What lessons may we draw [...]Read More
Top 5 Highlights of 2022
2022 brought unprecedented growth for CCDA. Nationally, we had the honor of making space for CCDA members and practitioners to contribute their gifts, talents, wisdom, and friendship to strengthen and edify each other. We are continually inspired by our members! Together, we are seeing people and [...]Read More
No Ways Tired
By Priscilla & Elizabeth PerkinsDevotionalWebster defines well-being as, “the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous”. I feel ill-equipped to speak on a subject that has not been a part of my lineage in America. Maw Babe Perkins was a 15-year-old Mississippi slave in 1865. She had 19 [...]Read More
Meet Lorenzo, our Interim CEO
Tell 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 spiritual experiences of Black men in historically white universities. It's been a [...]Read More
Creating Space for Wellbeing
Although the weather patterns here in Los Angeles, CA are struggling to fall below triple digits, the fall season has arrived! Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with CCDA member, Angela Lee, Executive Director of Harambee Ministries to talk about the new season she has entered for 2022. [...]Read More
Building Long Term Organizational Success
by CCDA member, Lisa EllisLisa Ellis is part of the CCDA Pacific Northwest Local Network & participated in CCDA's organizational development series this summer. Our "Strengthening Your Organization" Series is designed to support, educate and equip organizations on current and best organizational [...]Read More
Ten Ways Pastors Prioritize Wellbeing
The 2022 National Conference is just around the corner, so it’s a great time to start thinking more about our theme, wellbeing. We thought this would be a great opportunity to hear from some of the shepherds among us. I asked a simple question of them-What are 5 ways you prioritize wellbeing? As I [...]Read More