Reflections by: Reflections by Nancy Lam Ciudad Nueva Community Outreach, Abara Borderland Connections in El Paso “Do not try to save the whole world or do anything grandiose,” the quote by Martha Postlethwaite, a United Methodist pastor, spiritual director, and counselor for addiction [...]Read More
The Radical Practice of Foot Washing: What it Teaches Us about God & Community
My name is Joshua Brockway, and I serve as the director for spiritual formation for the Church of the Brethren. We're a denomination rooted in the radical reformation and fit somewhere between Anabaptists (Mennonites) and Pietists (Quakers or the Covenant Church). We are often called one of the [...]Read More
Embodying the Truth of God’s Loving Care
by Sylvia Kamande Over the last few months, I have been asking the Lord what care looks like, particularly his care for us. In a couple of months, I will be going on sabbatical for 3 months, something I have never done before in my 13 years in ministry. Intentionally taking time away to [...]Read More
Black practitioners to learn from in 2023
We might be closing out Black History Month, but we want to celebrate #BlackVoices – today and everyday. Below, you will find the best selling resources in our store by Black practitioners. Take some time to learn from them this year. Thanks to all our Black #ccdapractitioners who pioneer [...]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 Ellis Lisa 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 [...]Read More
Pastor Will shares about Wellbeing & Community Development
In this ministry highlight, I sat down with Pastor Will, who is part of World Impact, a CCDA organizational member. He shared about the World Impact ministries in Charlotte, NC (our Conference City) and on what wellbeing looks like for him and the organization. William “Will'' Francis is the [...]Read More
“We Cry Justice” Book Club
Dr. Mary Nelson & Yvonne Rogers share their key takeaways from the CCDA Book Club on "We Cry Justice" this summer. Both share their convictions around activism as a product of faith and share their experience of going to the Poor Peoples' Campaign March in June. Plus - you'll want to hear the [...]Read More