Christian Community Development Association

Inspire. Train. Connect.

Welcome to the online institute: providing courses to effectively equip you to live out the CCD philosophy and help create wholistic transformation in your community.

CCDA’s mission has always been to inspire, train and connect Christians called to marginalized communities. The CCDA Institute Online provides accessible training through online courses designed to help you be part of the restoring work God is accomplishing in your neighborhood.

Featured Courses

  • Wholistic Approach (2026)

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    Redistribution means creating equal access to resources, power, and opportunity for all humanity. When God’s people commit to living in marginalized and low-status communities, seek to be good neighbors, exemplify what it means to be a follower of Christ, work for justice for the entire community, and utilize resources to address the problems of the community alongside their neighbors, then redistribution is being practiced. A lifestyle of redistribution confronts the unjust distribution of our economic, social, educational, and relational resources. It breaks down our systems of poverty and oppression and decreases the economic disparity in our communities. As a result, our communities are able to flourish with the resources they need to do so. Join Darryl Answer to learn more about the CCD component of Redistribution.

  • Relocation (2026)

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    • Relocation (2026) - $5.00

    Redistribution means creating equal access to resources, power, and opportunity for all humanity. When God’s people commit to living in marginalized and low-status communities, seek to be good neighbors, exemplify what it means to be a follower of Christ, work for justice for the entire community, and utilize resources to address the problems of the community alongside their neighbors, then redistribution is being practiced. A lifestyle of redistribution confronts the unjust distribution of our economic, social, educational, and relational resources. It breaks down our systems of poverty and oppression and decreases the economic disparity in our communities. As a result, our communities are able to flourish with the resources they need to do so. Join Darryl Answer to learn more about the CCD component of Redistribution.

  • Redistribution (2026)

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    • Redistribution (2026) - $5.00

    Redistribution means creating equal access to resources, power, and opportunity for all humanity. When God’s people commit to living in marginalized and low-status communities, seek to be good neighbors, exemplify what it means to be a follower of Christ, work for justice for the entire community, and utilize resources to address the problems of the community alongside their neighbors, then redistribution is being practiced. A lifestyle of redistribution confronts the unjust distribution of our economic, social, educational, and relational resources. It breaks down our systems of poverty and oppression and decreases the economic disparity in our communities. As a result, our communities are able to flourish with the resources they need to do so. Join Darryl Answer to learn more about the CCD component of Redistribution.

  • Leadership Development (2026)

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    • Leadership Development (2026) - $5.00

    Leadership development is vital to thriving communities and neighborhoods. Here you will find definitions and descriptions of leadership development. For CCD, the goal of leadership development has historically been to embolden and develop local leaders where CCD practitioners are present and working with residents to build a thriving community. Join Rev. Sandra María Van Opstal to learn more about the CCD component of Leadership Development.

Courses

Course Category: Philosophy and Community

  • Redistribution (2025)

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    • Redistribution (2025) - $5.00
    Redistribution Philosophy & Community Go deeper with the CCDA community and the CCD Philosophy’s 8 key components.

    A lifestyle of redistribution confronts the unjust distribution of our economic, social, educational, and relational resources. It breaks down our systems of poverty & oppression and decreases the economic disparity in our communities. Our communities are then able to flourish. Join Charles Cheek to learn more about redistribution.

  • 2024 Philosophy and Community: Redistribution

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    • Philosophy and Community 2024: Redistribution - $5.00

    Redistribution means creating equal access to resources, power, and opportunity for all humanity. When God’s people commit to living in marginalized and low-status communities, seek to be good neighbors, exemplify what it means to be a follower of Christ, work for justice for the entire community and utilize resources to address the problems of the community alongside their neighbors, then redistribution is being practiced. A lifestyle of redistribution confronts the unjust distribution of our economic, social, educational, and relational resources. It breaks down our systems of poverty & oppression and decreases the economic disparity in our communities. As a result, our communities are able to flourish with the resources they need to do so. Join Marie Moy to learn more about Redistribution.

  • Reconciliation (2026)

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    • Reconciliation (2026) - $5.00

    Reconciliation is the essence of shalom—restoring relationships where nothing is missing and nothing is broken. Christian Community Development is committed to seeing people and communities experience God’s shalom.  Join Sam Heath and Rev Dr. Hanna Broome to learn more about the CCD component of Reconciliation.

  • Church-Based (2026)

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    • Church-Based (2026) - $5.00

    The greatest sustaining power of community development is the community building of a local church. Christian community is based on people living in the community and having a local church to worship together. The church helps people to understand that each person has gifts and talents, and all must utilize those for the greater good of the community. A worshipping church breaks down many of the barriers, including racial, educational, and cultural barriers that often separate people in communities. Join Sam Heath and Rev. Dr. Eun Strawser to learn more about the CCD component of Church-Based.

  • Empowerment (2026)

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    • Empowerment (2026) - Original price was: $5.00.Current price is: $0.00.

    The CCD component of empowerment affirms a person’s God-given dignity and allows that person to use their giftings to contribute to the flourishing of the community. Join Rev. Dr. Jermaine Armour to learn more about the CCD component of Empowerment.  

  • Leadership Development (2026)

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    • Leadership Development (2026) - $5.00

    Leadership development is vital to thriving communities and neighborhoods. Here you will find definitions and descriptions of leadership development. For CCD, the goal of leadership development has historically been to embolden and develop local leaders where CCD practitioners are present and working with residents to build a thriving community. Join Rev. Sandra María Van Opstal to learn more about the CCD component of Leadership Development.

  • Redistribution (2026)

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    • Redistribution (2026) - $5.00

    Redistribution means creating equal access to resources, power, and opportunity for all humanity. When God’s people commit to living in marginalized and low-status communities, seek to be good neighbors, exemplify what it means to be a follower of Christ, work for justice for the entire community, and utilize resources to address the problems of the community alongside their neighbors, then redistribution is being practiced. A lifestyle of redistribution confronts the unjust distribution of our economic, social, educational, and relational resources. It breaks down our systems of poverty and oppression and decreases the economic disparity in our communities. As a result, our communities are able to flourish with the resources they need to do so. Join Darryl Answer to learn more about the CCD component of Redistribution.

  • Relocation (2026)

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    • Relocation (2026) - $5.00

    Redistribution means creating equal access to resources, power, and opportunity for all humanity. When God’s people commit to living in marginalized and low-status communities, seek to be good neighbors, exemplify what it means to be a follower of Christ, work for justice for the entire community, and utilize resources to address the problems of the community alongside their neighbors, then redistribution is being practiced. A lifestyle of redistribution confronts the unjust distribution of our economic, social, educational, and relational resources. It breaks down our systems of poverty and oppression and decreases the economic disparity in our communities. As a result, our communities are able to flourish with the resources they need to do so. Join Darryl Answer to learn more about the CCD component of Redistribution.