Christian Community Development Association
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by Dr. Yvette KingAs a recent participant in CCDA series “Strengthening Your Organization,” it was encouraging to knowthat The Bowery Mission and Christian Community Development Association have so much in commonBoth are faith-based organizations that envision flourishing communities and value …
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We might be closing out Black History Month, but we want to celebrate #BlackVoices – today and every day. 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 so much …
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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 …
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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 …
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by Lisa Rodriguez-WatsonDirector of Leadership Development & Training It’s been a devastating few weeks. Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, 100,000 COVID deaths, violence in our streets, extreme action by some, inaction by others, silence and complicity, curfews, virtue signaling, …
by Christina FoorOne beautiful piece of the Gospel is how God weaves together stories of people from all different backgrounds. In a small migrant shelter in Juarez, Mexico, people from several divergent worlds gathered together – Cuban asylum seekers, college students from both sides of the border, …
Can you think of a time when you received hospitality from someone? Maybe it was an expression of kindness, a welcoming embrace, a warm meal, or a listening ear. Perhaps it took the form of someone who supported you when you didn’t feel you deserved it, or a new friend in an unfamiliar place. Take a …
When you step onto a plane and take your seat, you’re asked to listen to a simple set of safety precautions before takeoff. Flight attendants advise that you fasten your seat belt as the signs instruct, and in the case of an emergency, put on your oxygen mask before helping others.As a Christian …
