Inequality has an origin. In this course, you will learn about the American system of incarceration that cripples those who have been involved in it. This system also specifically imprisons more black and brown people than any other racial groups. But from where did this disparity come?
This course explores the often missing role of Asian Americans in American racial reconciliation, a narrative that has largely been black and white. The model minority, the glass ceiling, and the Asian American struggle for equality are also covered.
This lesson takes us through the need for unity as a body in Christ, with a focus on native communities. The role of the Church in the oppression and brokenness of Native American peoples is examined. We also explore how to enter into reconciliation while being mindful of historical contexts for fragmentation and dissonance.
Learn Christian Community Development from experienced practitioners around the country through this premium online course! In collaboration with the American Bible Society, CCDA is proud to bring its inaugural online course to help strengthen your ministry and grow your love for God’s Word. Created with local leaders in mind, the lessons will take you and […]
Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber teaches how pain can serve as a space for cultivation.
How can we present pain and lament suffering within our communities while fostering action and change? Learn from Christine Brooks Nolf’s experience of John 11 & 12 that teaches us how the experience of pain can be transformed into innovative action.
We have to begin with the work of the narrative. We must recognize the narrative that we own and the narrative of the people who are there have owned. The narratives we have about the communities we serve and the narratives the residents of the community have greatly impact Christian Community Development. In this course […]
Our American culture values productivity and the bottom line. Our Christian culture adds to these values the importance of ministry and helping those in need. With all these influences pushing in on us it can be difficult to step back and allow rest to reset our life rhythms. This mirco course focuses on the importance […]
How can we reside in awe of others experiences and what they are carrying, instead of judgement at how they carry it? Fr. Greg Boyle explores measuring the health of community through kinship within a story of one of his “homies”, Jose. Father (Fr.) Greg Boyle is a Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries. […]
In a culture that is ever clamoring for our attention, nonprofits and ministries need a clear, concise, and consistent message that motivates donors, volunteers, and program participants to take action. Effective messaging starts with an understanding of an organization’s purpose and of the target audiences that it exists to impact. This course offers proven insights […]
Inequality has an origin. In this course, you will learn about the American system of incarceration that cripples those who have been involved in it. This system also specifically imprisons more black and brown people than any other racial groups. But from where did this disparity come?
This course explores the often missing role of Asian Americans in American racial reconciliation, a narrative that has largely been black and white. The model minority, the glass ceiling, and the Asian American struggle for equality are also covered.
