One of the joys (and pains) of doing CCD is building healthy relationships, and it’s a process that doesn’t happen overnight. To encourage you all to keep doing the hard work, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month by getting to know some of our CCDA leaders. This year’s CCDA National Conference …
In Memory of Dr. Ray Bakke
Raymond (Ray) Bakke was born to Tollef and Ruth Bakke in Bellingham, WA, but within a month moved to Cordova and then Kodiak, Alaska before returning to Bellingham in 1944. The family moved to the farming and logging community of Saxon in 1946 and Ray attended Acme Elementary and Mt. Baker High …
Jesus had different plans…
by Vola Ranaivoson In January of this year, I had the opportunity to visit with Jared and Mary Onserio. They currently live and minister with CCDAfrica in the Kibera Slums of Kenya. It was a bright and sunny day as my Boda Boda (motorcycle taxi) zoomed through the streets of Kibera as I …
A Call to Remember those in Prison
by Douglas Cupery, Church Mobilization Director at Crossroads Prison Ministries At Crossroads Prison Ministries, we are keenly aware of the many challenges that mass incarceration poses to the thousands of men and women we serve—and to our nation. In anticipation of the Christian Community …
Is there hope to end mass incarceration?
I occasionally speak to churches and other Christian gatherings about my research, on the history of American religion, crime, and punishment. After I walk through the history of Christian contributions to the creation and maintenance of America’s systems of mass incarceration, I often receive some …
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The Imago Dei in Us All
Written by: Rev. Dr. Kevin Riggs & Rev. Kevin Burns Johnny is only in the fourth grade, but he has already been labeled by his teachers as a problem. He can’t sit still. He is disrespectful. He can’t keep his hands to himself. He is picked on by other students and is constantly getting in …
The Constancy of Change
"Things are constantly changing- and you do have to set aside your list of things that need to get done for whoever is right in front of you. You have your list of things to do, and at the end of the day, you might not have done any of those things because of the people who came through the doors. …
10 lessons to help you reimagine 2022
Looking for inspiration for your CCD ministry in 2022? Check out the top 10 most engaged with workshops from #ccdaReimagine Conference in November. These workshops will help you grow in your relationship with Christ, your identity & theology, and in loving your neighbor. Whether you are a …
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