"Jesus has this super eloquent prayer to God the Father and is praying for unity. And we really believe that - that that's the dream of God." -Bryson Davis, Akron CCDA Local NetworkWatch today's highlight as CCDA member Bryson Davis shares insights on how the theme of unity has ignited the Akron [...]Read More
Sitting in the Houston Airport
By Michelle E. Navarrete, in collaboration with World OutspokenI’ve been spending a lot of time in airports lately. After just moving to Atlanta for a PhD program in Hebrew Bible, my people are scattered all throughout the US, allowing me to visit parts of their lands. The travel is somewhat [...]Read More
My Psalm 85:10 Tattoo
CCDA member Dave McNeely shares with us the meaning of his Psalm 85:10 tattoo - which coincidentally is also our theme verse for this year's conference! "God is reconciling and redeeming all of creation and will bring about a time where justice and peace wll embrace and love and truth will [...]Read More
3 Ways to Learn from Locals at #ccdaCincinnati
This year, we are thrilled to host the CCDA National Conference in Cincinnati. In a world where divisions seem to grow wider every day, the Cincinnati community stands as a shining example of how bridges can bring people together, fostering a sense of place, belonging, and neighborliness. This year, [...]Read More
The Process and the Product
by Robbie WatsonFor the last decade I have been living and working around the world and have experienced a broad spectrum of ministry endeavors. What was perhaps most impactful was my time working alongside community leaders in a camp for Congolese refugees in Rwanda. These dedicated folks were [...]Read More
Transforming Communities – A Vision for Change and Diversity
by Dr. Yvette KingAs a recent participant in CCDA series “Strengthening Your Organization,” it was encouraging to knowthat The Bowery Mission and Christian Community Development Association have so much in commonBoth are faith-based organizations that envision flourishing communities and value [...]Read More
2023 Workshops to Look Out For!
I’ve been coming to CCDA workshops since 2003 at the CCDA National Conference in New Orleans. I remember learning how I could participate in CCD in my own backyard and it changed my way of life. I have since co-taught workshops in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and LA. Workshops help us consider our personal [...]Read More
The Ministry of Speaking up
by Steve ParkThe righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.Proverbs 29:7 (NIV)I don’t like conflict. I also don’t like asking for things. Perhaps it’s my personality or my Korean family background that values politeness, but advocacy work is not something I ever [...]Read More