Dr. Lorenzo A. Watson is joined by Wayne “Coach” Gordon to reflect on the history of CCDA and the CCD Philosophy. Coach shares his story and how he got involved in CCDA, the history of the CCD Philosophy, and how he’s seeing God move in his neighborhood in North Lawndale. Wayne Gordon is a …
Answering the Call: a Lesson in Resilience
Noel Castellanos In 1989, I was living in San Jose, California, where I worked in ministry with Latino youth. Like many leaders in urban communities, I was struggling to establish a ministry that was both relevant and impactful. I came to realize there were needs in the community to be addressed, …
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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 Ministries, which has become a remarkable example of Christian Community Development. I was just getting ready to move to the …
