By Michelle E. Navarrete, in collaboration with World OutspokenI’ve been spending a lot of time in airports lately. After just moving to Atlanta for a PhD program in Hebrew Bible, my people are scattered all throughout the US, allowing me to visit parts of their lands. The travel is somewhat [...]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
Our Souls Restored: Practicing Silence and Cultivating Joy
by Rev. Michaele LaVigneThis is part 1 of a 2-part series. Read part 2 here.As community development practitioners, we recognize the need for holistic development of people and places. Yet we are often at risk of forgetting that we need to think holistically about ourselves as individuals, as well. [...]Read More
Responding to Violence
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
Mental Health Resources for your Journey
Art by Morgan Harper NicholsIt’s hard not to read through the Bible and see the glaring impact of mental health: unresolved trauma, blatant violence, grief, suffering, sadness, longing for acceptance and belonging, oppression, infidelity… the list goes on and on. These actions can remind us of [...]Read More
Navigating an Intersectional Identity
I chatted recently with a friend, “Kristine,” who came back to teach and live in a western suburb of Chicago after visiting her home (not in America) and finishing her doctorate. We had a great time talking about work, church, family, names, etc. Our conversation reminded me of the honor it is to [...]Read More
Jesus had different plans…
by Vola RanaivosonIn January of this year, I had the opportunity to visit with Jared and Mary Onserio. They currently live and minister with CCDAfrica in the Kibera Slums of Kenya.It was a bright and sunny day as my Boda Boda (motorcycle taxi) zoomed through the streets of Kibera as I clung to [...]Read More
Lent Week 5: Fostering Intimacy With Christ
Preparation – Some Prayers Take Time11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:1110 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for [...]Read More