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Upcoming events

    • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
    • Friday, February 20, 2026
    • Deadline for registration
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    Launch of the CCDA Mentoring Program Cohort 2026

    We are excited to announce the launch of the second cohort of the CCDA Mentoring Program, delivered in partnership with Stellar Mentoring, a leading mentoring platform for professional associations.

    This 6-month mentoring program is designed to support your personal and professional growth by connecting you with an experienced mentor (or mentee) aligned with your goals and aspirations.

    ⚠️ Important – Registration Required

    Please note that your participation is only confirmed once you complete your registration on the Stellar platform, our mentoring partner.
    If the Stellar registration is not completed, your place in the program cannot be guaranteed.

    Program Requirements

    • Open to Individual Gold Members and above

    • Requires active participation and commitment throughout the 6-month program

    • Registration to this event is a pre-registration step only

    ✅ How to Complete Your Enrollment

    To officially enroll and be matched, please complete the following steps after registering for this event:

    1️⃣Register to this event

    2️⃣ Sign up on the Stellar platform
    https://ccda.stellarmentoring.com/lobby/signup

    2️⃣ Confirm your email address and enroll in the CCDA Mentoring Program

    Follow the relevant onboarding video:

    Need Support?

    We look forward to supporting you throughout your mentoring journey and wish you a rewarding and impactful experience.

    Warm regards,

    Scott Overpeck, Director of Membership

    Audrey Braconi, CEO Stellar Mentoring Team

    • Thursday, January 15, 2026
    • Thursday, October 08, 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Online
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    Come meet other CCDA practitioners who are working on the front lines of economic empowerment ministries. We’ll connect with other practitioners who are working in this space for the purposes of sharing ideas and encouragement that helps us grow together in the area of economic empowerment ministries. This peer-to-peer support network will brainstorm new ways to tackle local challenges in your communities. Come be refreshed and enjoy the fellowship of others who get you!  

    Follow our network here: ccda.org/economic/

    Click here to register for the check-in

    • Thursday, January 22, 2026
    • Thursday, June 22, 2028
    • 30 sessions
    • Online
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    You are invited to join us for our Monthly Member Office Hours!

    CCDA Member Office Hours are a monthly chance to connect with CCDA staff and other members. It's your time. Share what you are working on. Ask questions. Have conversations. Build community. It's an open forum to spend some time together with a few other members and connect. 

    For the month of February, we have invited Lesa Engelthaler with Victory Search Group to talk about best practices for recruiting transformative leaders. Lesa will also share tips on how to grow your career to become a transformative leader.

    This is a session that you do not want to miss. Join us, February 26, 1:30pm EST.

    • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
    • Tuesday, May 19, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • Zoom

    Do you ever feel isolated in leadership? Are you unsure where you can find a supportive professional community to navigate tough decisions and challenges?

    The good news is that executive leadership doesn’t have to be lonely. This is why CCDA is launching an Executive Leadership Peer Coaching Circle in 2026. 

    Each month, a small group of leaders will meet together for peer coaching and collaborative discussion. These hour-and-a-half sessions will include breakout groups where you can share experiences, challenges, and successes in a confidential space.

    This year’s Peer Coaching Circle is focused on pastors and non-profit leaders. You will have opportunities to meet with a seasoned CCD bi-vocational senior pastor, along with executive nonprofit facilitators. These sessions with this supportive community will help you navigate church and nonprofit leadership during this challenging time.

    Registration ends January 26 and there are limited spots available, so register today!

    How is an executive leader defined? In this context, Executive Leader/Leadership is defined as Executive Director, President, CEO, Senior Pastor, or Business Owner. Essentially, the head of an organization who reports to a governing entity; the person in charge of the organization. Non-hierarchical shared executive leadership is welcome.  Contact Mary Beth Meadows at marybeth@ccda.org if you have any questions.

    • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
    • Friday, October 09, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • Online
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    Intentional Christian community began in Jerusalem, as told in Acts 2:44-47 and 4:32-35. Christ’s followers have established and maintained community living in every century since the early church… and this expression of discipleship continues to challenge and call believers today.

    This group meets to share questions and experiences around living in various expressions of community. Resources and networks will be offered. The group is facilitated by members of intentional communities and churches practicing community in various formats.

    Learn more about our network here ccda.org/intentional-community/

    Join us at our next meeting. CCDA Intentional Community Network Check In

    • Tuesday, February 17, 2026
    • 11:00 PM
    • Friday, January 01, 2027
    • Online
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    We envision practitioners of community development designing their work in a way that includes all of creation to build beloved community and experience transformative kinship. God covenants with people and the earth together. When we work toward whole, mutual flourishing, we are aligned with God’s mission to renew, restore, and reconcile ALL things (Gen. 9; Col. 1; Rev. 21).

    Follow our network here: ccda.org/ecological

    Click here to register for the next meeting happening February 17th.

    • Wednesday, February 18, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Living out the gospel means sharing in the joy, suffering, and pain of my neighbors. Sharing life happens through the ministry of presence. In other words, sharing life happens when you practice being an active participant in the community in which you work and serve. This sharing of life can happen whether you are a lifetime resident, a returner to your community, or a newcomer to the community.

    How did Jesus love? “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (Jn 1:14) Jesus relocated. He became one of us. He dwelt among the people and embodied a ministry of presence. Join Jonathan Brooks to learn more about the CCD component of Relocation.

    Learn more about the entire Philosophy and Community series at ccda.org/pc

    • Friday, February 20, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Online
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    What informs our views on migration?

    A 2022 Lifeway poll revealed that only 20% of people who identify as Christians shape their views on immigration through the Bible; the remaining 80% rely primarily on media sources.

    That statistic is an invitation to look at immigration and migration through a biblical lens. Let’s gather together to wrestle with what the Bible has to say and how it might challenge us to engage in the immigration conversation today.

    Through stories from the Bible and stories from today, we will consider how we can answer the biblical call to love our immigrant neighbors. 

    Theology of Migration is hosted by Angelica ‘Lica’ Acosta Garnett. She is a speaker and trainer, leading workshops for groups and organizations that seek to better understand and support immigrant communities. Her work reflects a deep commitment to justice, education, and the empowerment of immigrant voices.

    • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    A wholistic approach to community development might best be understood as demonstrating God’s love and grace to people in such a way that leads them to not only repentance and forgiveness, but also reconciliation and restoration in all the relationships and dimensions of their lives. In CCD practice, operating with a wholistic approach means that we hope that our social involvement will have spiritual consequences as we bear witness to the transforming grace of Jesus Christ and that our spiritual beliefs and practices will be consequential in every possible way. If we ignore what is happening in the world around us, we betray the Word that holds the power to redeem and restore. If we ignore the Word of God, what we bring to the world is void of eternal meaning. Faith and deeds, worship and action, spiritual and material, personal transformation and structural change are all integrated together. Join Trishonda Roberson to learn more about the CCD component of Wholistic Approach.

    Learn more about the entire Philosophy and Community series at ccda.org/pc

    • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Friday, January 01, 2027
    • Online
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    Our check ins are spaces to meet other AAPI practitioners, share, process, pray, and just be together. If you are new, old, returning, or adjacent to CCDA, we would love to have you join us!

    Follow our network here: ccda.org/aapi

    Meeting links will be sent upon registration.

    • Thursday, February 26, 2026
    • Thursday, December 31, 2026
    • 11 sessions
    • Online
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    This is a space for WOC in CCDA to come together and share their stories, be encouraged, receive prayer and also have a moment to inhale and exhale. We hope to reflect on who God has called us to be and share our hopes and dreams for the future. We desire to champion each other for years to come.

    Find our meeting here.
    • Thursday, March 19, 2026
    • Thursday, October 08, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online
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    These meeting will assist participants in developing their own entrepreneur support programs and resources. We'll share updates on successes and challenges. We'll also share resources that can help participants strengthen their entrepreneur support programs.

    Learn more and connect with us here - https://ccda.org/esa/

    • Thursday, March 19, 2026
    • Thursday, October 08, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Online 3/19 and 6/18; In person 10/8
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    Here’s an opportunity for like-minded individuals in the community to share best practices in walking alongside families in a transformative way.  Families at risk for family breakdown are often isolated.  Let’s discover ways to intentionally support families before family breakdown occurs. Together, we can collaborate, resource, and network to support families holistically. Come meet other CCDA practitioners who are working on supporting families to keep them safe and strong. We will update each other about networking, resourcing, and other opportunities here.

    Follow our network here: ccda.org/familysupport

    Click here to join the next meeting happening March 19th and June 20th online at 2 pm central. In person meeting will be held Oct 8th, time to be determined.

    • Friday, March 20, 2026
    • Friday, November 20, 2026
    • 5 sessions
    • Online
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    This enriching network is designed specifically for churches that are eager to learn about and implement Christian Community Development (CCD) principles. This network offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow church leaders, share insights, and explore new strategies for community engagement and empowerment.

    Join us for our bi-monthly check ins.

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