Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 ESV Behold is an awakening, a holy invitation to pause, to look, and to truly perceive what God is stirring in our communities. We …
Reflections on the History of CCDA
Dr. Lorenzo A. Watson is joined by Wayne “Coach” Gordon to reflect on the history of CCDA and the CCD Philosophy. Coach shares his story and how he got involved in CCDA, the history of the CCD Philosophy, and how he’s seeing God move in his neighborhood in North Lawndale. Wayne Gordon is a …
The U Curve
What if we have been looking at most of our formation upside down? Most of the bell curves we use to describe the life cycle of an organization, church, non-profit, or business start with birth, move upward through growth and maturity, hit a peak in plateau or stability, and then begin to descend …
Moving from Church Outreach to Community Development
Michelle Ferrigno Warren is joined by Joshua Park of Genesis Church of Fayetteville to reflect on their experience in CCDA’s Flourishing Congregations Initiative and how God is moving in the city. They share about what loving mercy and doing justice looks like and how cultivating partnerships in the …
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Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church: A Legacy of Faith, Resilience, and Community
Nestled in the community of Alma, North Carolina, Williams Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church stands as a testament to African American faith, perseverance, and collective strength. Founded in 1874, during the turbulent years following Reconstruction, the church has served as a spiritual refuge and cultural …
Joint Statement from Evangelical Christian Leaders on the Temporary Continuation of TPS for Haitians
Washington, D.C. — In response to a federal court decision blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, the Christian Community Development Association, National Latino Evangelical Coalition, UNDIVIDED, and World Relief issued the following joint statement: “As …
Advocacy by CCDA Members in Minnesota
On January 22, 2026, CCDA Member and Executive Director of Border Perspective, Yonathan Moya, spoke at a press conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spoke along with the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, World Relief, UNDIVIDED, and local partners. We are grateful for CCDA members like …
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Advocacy by CCDA Members in Florida
CCDA Central Florida Network Connector and Cohort 9 member, Megan Ginn, represented CCDA at a press conference calling for compassion, dignity, and respect for due process while affirming the God-given dignity of immigrants as vital members of our churches and communities. She beautifully …
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