Come meet other CCDA practitioners who are working on the front lines of economic empowerment ministries. We’ll connect with other practitioners who are working in this space for the purposes of sharing ideas and encouragement that helps us grow together in the area of economic empowerment ministries. This peer-to-peer support...

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At the heart of Christian Community Development is the church, the body of Christ, fully engaged in the process of transformation. The church is uniquely equipped to affirm the dignity, gifts, and skills of individuals and communities.  It is the responsibility of the church to evangelize, disciple, and nurture people...

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CCDA Member Office Hours are a monthly chance to connect with CCDA staff and other members. It’s your time. Share what you are working on. Ask questions. Have conversations. Build community. It’s an open forum to spend some time together with a few other members and connect. For the month...

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Do you ever feel isolated in leadership? Are you unsure where you can find a supportive professional community to navigate tough decisions and challenges? The good news is that executive leadership doesn’t have to be lonely. This is why CCDA is launching an Executive Leadership Peer Coaching Circle in 2026. ...

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Christian Community Development restores, empowers, develops, and creates opportunities for leadership. The core of leadership development is identifying, mentoring, retaining, and getting out of the way of leaders already in our communities.  For CCD ministries, developing leaders from the community is a huge priority that requires absolute commitment; the payoff is that...

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Christian Community Development focuses on recognizing and creating conducive environments in which we—individuals, churches, and communities—rely on the power of the Holy Spirit, understand our own gifts and resources, and work together with our neighbors in their gifts and resources for the development of our community. Oftentimes, Christian ministry, particularly...

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Save the Dates! Border Southwest CCDA Gathering 2026 First Presbyterian Church 600 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 February 5-7, 2026 Theme: Accompaniment – Lament and Celebration Tema: Acompañamiento – Lamento y Celebracion Every year, CCDA leaders and communities across the Southwest come together for a sacred time of...

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Border Southwest CCDA Gathering 2026 Registration Open! Here is the link to register: https://donorbox.org/events/839390/steps/choose_tickets Border Southwest CCDA Gathering 2026 First Presbyterian Church 600 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 February 5-7, 2026 Theme: Accompaniment – Lament and Celebration Tema: Acompañamiento – Lamento y Celebracion Accompaniment – CCDA Southwest Border Region...

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