2016 CCDA National Conference -- Los Angeles Workshop Lessons and Challenges from Our Founders -- Dr. John Perkins, Wayne "Coach" Gordon, Mary Nelson, and Noel Castellanos [...]Read More
#Flourish14 workshop highlights
With some 80 workshops on this year's #Flourish14 agenda, there's no shortage of options to choose from. Here are a few highlights: Our CEO, Noel Castellanos, will be presenting "Where the Cross Meets the Street," also known as his CrossTalk. In addition, Shane Claiborne will be sharing about "Scrap [...]Read More
Cultivating Unlikely Leaders
I am afforded a great privilege in my role as CEO of CCDA. I have the opportunity to attend many evangelical events all over the country on a yearly basis. This year, after our New Orleans Cultivate conference, I can say with more conviction than ever, that CCDA is a unique place. We are unique in [...]Read More
Glen Kehrein: Friend and Pioneer
Wayne "Coach" Gordon reflects on a life well lived I first met Glen Kehrein in the summer of 1975. He and Lonni were already well on their way to establishing Circle Urban Ministry, which has become a remarkable example of Christian Community Development. I was just getting ready to move to the [...]Read More
Language of Adoption
Mark Charles reflects on the meaning of family "Shi'masoni." That is how I addressed her as I leaned over to place my necklace around her neck. "My maternal grandmother." When I left home for the Christian Community Development Association National Conference, I was not expecting to gain a [...]Read More