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CCDA 2023 Conference Theme: Embrace

Love and Truth meet in the street,
Right Living and Whole Living embrace…

Psalm 85:10(a) MSG

In Cincinnati, bridges connect the historic north and south. In this place, where the underground railroad once served as a bridge to freedom across the Ohio River, bridges now connect people freely. 

Cincinnati is a strong community with a sense of place, belonging, and neighborliness. Here, people embrace where they live and care about their neighbors. They have much to teach us about what it means to be together and to be in unity.

Our nation is divided. Our communities are divided. We need bridge builders and peacemakers to embrace those who they disagree with and find solutions to problems in our nation and communities. 

We do not need this world’s shallow superficial peace; instead, we need to embrace God’s peace, wholeness, and shalom. It is in this unified pursuit of God’s shalom, alongside our neighbors, where we will truly see our communities flourish.

Join us October 4-7th as we learn together how to:

  • Embrace love
  • Embrace truth
  • Embrace righteousness (right living)
  • Embrace peace (whole living)
Join us for the 2023 CCDA National Conference in Cincinnati

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Scott Overpeck is a creative leader with a heart for contextualizing movements of justice, advocacy and compassion to his surroundings.

He previously led a consultancy advising social enterprises and nonprofits on tools and strategies as it relates to operations, marketing, fundraising and commerce. In this capacity he has helped organizations from the startup stage all the way on up to established $50m organizations be more efficient, raise more money, craft better programs and be better communicators.

He is now Director of Membership at Christian Community Development Association and sits on the board of Orange County Educational Arts Academy; helped found Laundry Love Santa Ana and has served on other local and national boards and councils.

In both his roles as a leader in changemaking organizations and a consultant to changemakers, he is always an outspoken advocate for better communication, design and storytelling as well as always keeping real life humans at the center of every decision making process. By continually immersing himself in all sides of the social change sectors, he is able to bring fresh insights to the table.

His work has been featured in such publications as the NY Times, OC Metro, OC Weekly, Orange Coast Magazine, Riviera Magazine, Korean American Journal, OC Register and many others.

Scott is a contributing author to Create Culture: thoughts on branding for humans and is the author of the upcoming Create Good: the case for creativity in the social sector.