Churches are uniquely positioned to be catalysts for holistic transformation in their communities. Rooted in place and built on relationships, they have the opportunity to live out the Gospel by addressing spiritual, social, and economic brokenness in tangible ways. Christian Community Development (CCD) isn’t just a strategy—it’s a Biblical call to love our neighbors through deep presence, mutuality, and practical action. When churches embrace CCD, we partner with where God is already moving in our neighborhoods, fostering dignity and lasting change.
Church-Based CCD Network
This enriching network is designed specifically for churches that are eager to learn about and implement Christian Community Development (CCD) principles. This network offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow church leaders, share insights, and explore new strategies for community engagement and empowerment.
Dive Deeper into CCD by Learning from our Amazing Practitioners!
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Church-based (2025) -
Plenary 6 – Saturday Morning 10-5-24 -
The Lazarus Blueprint: A Guide for Churches to Embrace Reentry – Rev. Dexter Kearny, Candice Baughman, Antonio Gomez -
Opportunities, Pitfalls, and Blessings of Affordable Housing on Congregational Land – Jill Shook, Rev. Julia ‘Jules’ Nielsen, Pastor Camelia Joseph -
Food and Faith: Justice Rooted Food Ministry – Jodi Koeman, MSW -
Flourishing Futures: How Investing in Babies Can Transform Our Communities – Sandra Ovalle, Rev. Moya Harris, Lauren Morrissey -
Conflict Transformation: Mining Conflict as Catalysts for Community Building – Rev. Christine Youn Hung, Ray Kim, Almarie Navarro, Rebecca Cataldi -
Centering Discipleship: Connecting the Church to Community Development-Rev. Dr. Eun K. Strawser, Melissa Cabagbag, Kelci Schedler
Join the CCDA Family
Membership has always been a way for us to accomplish our mission and vision. We want you to succeed in your work, so we created a structure that will sustain our work of inspiring, training and connecting individuals and organizations just like you. We are constantly striving to update and scale the resources available to our members so that you have the tools you need to complete the good work to which God has called you. Many of these member opportunities you will see below! You can join for as low as $10/month.