Each year, the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) National Conference draws over 3,000 people from around the world to share in best practices of Christian Community Development. Experts and scholars teach workshops around relevant themes. Practitioners find support by networking with others facing similar challenges. Advocates bring attention to issues affecting people at the grassroots. And provocative speakers challenge our assumptions about what it means to embody Christ's love to the poor in our communities.

What people had to say about Indianapolis 2011:

"Lots of times in church I feel like we are afraid to say anything hard, but I do not feel that way at CCDA, and it inspires me to be lovingly persistent and unafraid to pursue justice and the path God has for me."—Sarah M. from Si Se Puede Learning Center in Chicago, IL

"I was profoundly encouraged to be among believers with a similar perspective and heart. I felt like I had experienced a glimpse of heaven on earth..."—Kagwiria N. from Church of the Resurrection in Glen Ellyn, IL

"It was my first CCDA conference and I will be at every one I can afford for the foreseeable future. We are attempting to implement CCD principles at our church..."—Brad A. from Wellspring Anglican Church in Denver, CO

"The CCDA conference is something like Christmas for me. I look forward to it all year."—Matthew S. from World Relief in Wheaton, IL