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Empowerment

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Christian Community Development focuses on recognizing and creating conducive environments in which we—individuals, churches, and communities—rely on the power of the Holy Spirit, understand our own gifts and resources, and work together with our neighbors in their gifts and resources for the development of our community. Oftentimes, Christian ministry, particularly in marginalized communities, creates dependency. The Bible teaches empowerment, not dependency. All people have inherited dignity by being created in the image of God. Many times, charity demeans a person and strips them of their dignity. The principle 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 Ed Franklin to learn more about Empowerment.


Check out additional CCDA resources on Empowerment:

  • Holistic Teens: Empowering Your Young Leaders
    Holistic Teens: Empowering Your Young Leaders
  • Empowerment and Humility: Wellbeing in Community and Ministry Partnerships
    Empowerment and Humility: Wellbeing in Community and Ministry Partnerships
  • Reimagine Social Good: Empowerment & Assets as the Foundation of Our Work
    Reimagine Social Good: Empowerment & Assets as the Foundation of Our Work
  • Immerse | Empowerment
    Immerse | Empowerment
  • Empowerment: A Key Component of Christian Community Development
    Empowerment: A Key Component of Christian Community Development

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