Announcements

Interested in exhibiting at our 2013 National Conference? Would you like to advertise in our 2013 National Conference program book?  Reach our audience by hosting an exhibit booth and advertising in the conference program book.  Each year, conference attendees learn about new resources, services, and CCDA partners through our ads and exhibits.  For general information, or to reserve an Ad or Exhibit space, visit Reach our Audience. 

Have a job or internship available with your Ministry? If you are a CCDA Organizational Member, you can post any job or internship to our new CCDA Jobs Board. Just have your primary contact log in to the members area of our website.

Looking for a job or an internship with a CCDA ministry? View all CCDA Jobs Board postings now.

CCDA is exploring several cities as possible hosts for the 2014 National Conference. We'll be in Dallas in two weeks to meet with members. To give your input and learn what it takes to plan a CCDA conference, sign up today for one of three meetings.

Friday, July 27, 11am-1pm
Friday, July 27, 4pm-6pm
Saturday, July 28, 12pm-2pm

The CCDA National Conference attracts thousands of people pioneering new ways of doing Christian Community Development. There are only a handful of exhibit booths and program book ad spaces left for 2012. Don't miss this opportunity to advertise your product, service or experience to this influential group!

We have opened up registration for our 2012 National Conference in the Twin Cities! Please login before registering so that you can manage your tickets or see the speical rates for organizational members. Details about schedule, speakers, and special events are also now available on the website.

Are you working in an under-resourced neighborhood in the Twin Cities? Are you eager to see your community be a place of health, safety and opportunity for everyone who lives there? We need your voice at the table! You are invited to a conversation about our communities: what we're doing well, and what we could do better. CCDA's Noel Castellanos, Richard Twiss and Leroy Barber will be present to listen and learn from you.

Dr. John Perkins came home from the hospital last week after undergoing surgery for abdominal pain. His family expressed thanks for all your prayers and asked that you pray for continued healing in Dr. Perkins' body. Also, please pray for the entire family and the ministry in Jackson, MS. Check back for regular updates.

Our beloved founder, Dr. John M. Perkins was admitted to the hospital on January 17, 2012 with severe abdominal pain. Dr. Perkins underwent surgery on Friday, January 20 and remained in the hospital for more than a week after. He is still in the hospital recovering. Please keep his healing in your prayers. Check back for regular updates.

 

If you are still interested in applying for CCDA's next Leadership Cohort, there's good news. The application deadline has been extended to January 15th, 2012. The Leadership Cohort is an opportunity for you to journey with 20 other passionate CCD leaders (ages 25-40) over a two-year period. It is an "iron sharpens iron" type of formation. Learn more about the Cohort and how to apply.

After a year's battle with cancer, CCDA founder and friend, Glen Kehrein, slipped into the arms of God just before 10:30 pm Saturday night, November 12, 2011. His loving wife, Lonni, held him in her arms, and his daughter Tara, held his hand. He was surrounded by other loving family and friends. Leave your thoughts/prayers on our memorial page.