Christian Community Development Association
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Burnout has reached unsustainable levels for US nonprofits. With risks for developing serious mental health concerns for leaders. Community development practitioners, particularly faith-based individuals, are at greater risk for developing PTSD symptoms than the average population. How can we create resilient organizations to withstand the emotional toll that community development nonprofits...
Learn moreJoin Michael Sickles and Madison Walter from Back2Back Cincinnati to learn about The Holistic Coaching model. The model is designed to equip adults investing in teenagers, so that they may coach and train youth towards holistic care and sustainability through an established, trusted relationship following the principles of Luke 10, as people...
Learn moreOrganizations with 501c3 status can advocate, but there are some limits. Join veteran CCD practitioner and advocate Michelle Warren for an informative and practical session to learn how to better understand how you can raise your voice in advocacy without jeopardizing your organization’s tax status.
Learn moreWhether you regularly publish an annual report, or you are thinking about creating one, have you ever wondered if your reports matter? Join Sonja Schappert Howden to learn 10 tips to maximize your efforts and create reports that are more meaningful to your donors, strengthening your organization’s fundraising efforts. Practical...
Learn moreAs diversity, equity and inclusion champions, how do we sustain self-care in the midst of cultural adversity and uncertain times? What happens to our sense of efficacy when our efforts to communicate the intersection of faith and diversity fails in the social landscape of our institutions, communities and broader culture?...
Learn moreCommunity transformation doesn’t happen by chance—it requires intentionality, strategic planning, and capacity building. Join Chanda Epps for this interactive class which equips community leaders, faith-based practitioners, and organizational teams with practical tools to design sustainable, impactful engagement strategies that foster long-term community change. Through a structured strategic planning framework, participants...
Learn moreEmbodied Shalom: How Our Well-Being Fuels Collective Flourishing, explores the vital connection between personal well-being and community restoration. Through personal stories, interactive activities, and teachings, Adam Vanderwell will lead the class on reflecting on how caring for our spiritual, emotional, and physical health empowers our ability to serve others. The...
Learn more2025 CCDA National Conference Go & Sees offer a great opportunity to experience amazing CCD ministries all throughout Grand Rapids. Go & Sees provide conference participants an opportunity to visit the neighborhoods and communities in the area. Options include: Bridge Street Ministries Bridge Street Ministries is a place-based youth development organization...
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