Immerse | Empowerment » Christian Community Development Association

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This unit provides you and your team with insightful readings, biblical reflections, and thought-provoking discussions on the essence, challenges, and questions concerning the CCD practice of empowerment.

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Lessons

Overview of Empowerment

Length: 20 minutesComplexity: Standard

The essence of the CCD practice of empowerment is best summarized by the motto, “Don’t do for people what they can do for themselves!” The word “empowerment” implies that someone or something is [...]
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Biblical Foundations Related to Empowerment

Length: 30 minutesComplexity: Standard

As human beings, we are all made in God’s image. In CCD practice, the concept of empowerment is based on this belief that all people, regardless of gender, race, ethnic heritage, or age, are created [...]
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Fresh Perspectives (A Practitioner’s Story with Keturah Kennedy)

Length: 30 minutesComplexity: Standard

This lesson contains a short video segment of a CCD practitioner. As you see it and listen to the content, pay attention to the way she talks about empowerment. Be prepared to respond to questions [...]
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Next Steps Related to Empowerment

Length: 30 minutesComplexity: Standard

This lesson raises some concerns and challenges with the concept of empowerment. Please take time to write out your responses to the questions or suggested actions. As you do, you will begin to [...]
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