Afterschool As Mission (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Afterschool As Mission is a preconference event designed to equip Christian leaders, educators, and ministry workers to see afterschool programming not just as a service — but as a profound opportunity for mission. Through teaching, real-world stories, and collaborative discussion, attendees will leave with a renewed vision and practical tools for how afterschool ministry can become a catalyst for transformation, discipleship, and community impact in under-resourced neighborhoods.

This event is led by Edward Franklin, a practitioner with over 21 years of experience leading Christian afterschool and summer programs. Whether you are a church leader exploring community engagement or a ministry worker already in the field, Edward brings the theological grounding and practical wisdom to help you move from awareness to action — informed by both decades of on-the-ground experience and graduate work completing a Doctor of Ministry in Ministry Leadership and a Doctor of Education in Out-of-School Time Learning.

Lunch will be provided for participants in this preconference event.

Lunch menu: SOUTHERN CHARMER Fried Chicken and Smoked Brisket with Coleslaw & Mini Potato Rolls, Homestyle BBQ Sauce, Mac & Cheese, String Beans, Corn Bread, Garden Salad, & Southern-Style dessert

Building Blocks: Reflections on Creating and Sustaining Placed-Based Housing Initiatives (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

This event brings together community organizations from across the country to reflect on their experience creating and sustaining place-based housing initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from the presenters, connect with other organizations in the process of developing their own housing strategies, and reflect on the housing needs and opportunities in their own communities.

CCDA upcoming events

Afterschool As Mission (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Building Blocks: Reflections on Creating and Sustaining Placed-Based Housing Initiatives (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)