For generations individuals have banded together to fight against the broken and inequitable systems of their day. Unfortunately, those systems continue to rebuild themselves into new systems that are as evil and insidious as the torn down system they replace. Soong-Chan Rah teaches us that these systems of evil continue to re-emerge because we have […]
Psalm 1 encourages us to be as trees planted by streams of water because they yield their fruit in season, and their leaves do not wither. Enid Almanzar reminds us that these benefits are conditional on the tree being rooted near living water and not toxic and tainted water. Similarly, as CCD practitioners we must […]
In this sermon Adriana Mondragon-Hill shares a portion of her story as an immigrant to the United States. She describes the shame and guilt she once felt. For a long time her self-image was low because of the many disparaging comments she received from others. A turning point in her life occurred while she was […]
The push for data informed decision making can feel overwhelming to teachers, students, administrators, and parents alike. Sometimes, it feels as if the administrative requirements around data collection and reporting get in the way of our primary mission, educating and caring for children. Sunny Sue Chang Jonas teaches us that data should be viewed as […]
This course 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 being church based. For further resources, Subscribe to this week’s Digital Journey to receive daily devotionals that include a brief prayer, reading, reflection and response. If taking this course […]
This course 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 a wholistic approach. For further resources, Subscribe to this week’s Digital Journey to receive daily devotionals that include a brief prayer, reading, reflection and response. If taking this course […]
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. For further resources, Subscribe to this week’s Digital Journey to receive daily devotionals that include a brief prayer, reading, reflection and response. If taking this course in a […]
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 prophetic presence. For further resources, Subscribe to this week’s Digital Journey to receive daily devotionals that include a brief prayer, reading, reflection and response. If taking this course in […]
Congratulations! You have now completed all the previous units of the course and learned what Christian Community Development is about from experienced practitioners around the country! The lessons have taken you through a process of reimagining and applying key components of the Christian Community Development (CCD) philosophy. Since we created the course with local leaders […]
