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At the heart of Christian Community Development is the church, the body of Christ, fully engaged in the process of transformation. The church is uniquely equipped to affirm the dignity, gifts, and skills of individuals and communities.
It is the responsibility of the church to evangelize, disciple, and nurture people in the Kingdom. Yet, from the command of Jesus, it is also the responsibility of the church to love their neighbor and their neighborhood. Churches should be seen as lovers of their community and neighborhoods. It is out of the church body that ideas and programs should emerge.
The greatest sustaining power of community development is the community building of a local church. Christian community is based on people living in the community and having a local church to worship together. It is the church where people gather to be rejuvenated and have their personal needs met. The church helps people to understand that each person has gifts and talents, and all must utilize those for the greater good of the community. A worshipping church breaks down many of the barriers, including racial, educational, and cultural barriers that often separate people in communities. Join us to learn more about the CCD component of Church-based.
Learn more about the entire Philosophy and Community series at ccda.org/pc
