CCDA’s mission is to strengthen and inspire Christian Community Development practitioners for community transformation through equipping and connecting. Our National Conference is a prime venue for CCDA organizations and partners to gather their teams to network and experience inspiration, training, and connection. Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan from November 5-8, 2025 for amazing preconference events, speakers, workshops, worship, networking sessions, and more!
Learn more about this year’s Preconference Events!
Leap of Faith Film Screening
Wednesday 11/5 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Leap of Faith shows the beauty that can emerge in conflicted spaces and demonstrates that faith communities have an extraordinarily important and positive role to play in a time of such deep national polarization.
Strong but Struggling: Soul Care for the Community Caregiver
Wednesday 11/5 | 1:30 PM – 3 PM
The weight of caring for others can take a toll on even the most resilient leaders. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, weary, or worn thin by the demands of your calling, this workshop is for you.
Worked All Through: Raising a Flourishing Community
Wednesday 11/5 | 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Join us as we seek to work violence prevention into our communities, to see them safe and flourishing.
2025 Preconference Event Application
Preconference events will take place during the day between 8:30am-4:30pm on November 5th and are available with a $5,000 Sponsorship, which may be waived for approved for Local or Affinity Networks. The 2025 Preconference application is open February 3 – July 1, 2025 .
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