Why I Live in a “Bad” Neighborhood

 *Melissa, wife of John Geiger (CLDI’s Youth Works Director), recently purchased and renovated a row house, making this their new ‘home’ as they seek to love God and love neighbor as they follow the example of Jesus, ministering in the flesh.  This blog was written a...

Arms Raised Up

I have recently started manning the front desk of CLDI in the mornings. In the office bathroom hangs a little plaque that quotes 2 Thessalonians 3:13: “As for you brothers, never tire of doing what is right.” Reading this scripture day after day, I have been...

A Vision for Change

 For the past several years, CLDI has targeted our efforts in a part of the South Side we refer to as the 300 Block (shown below). This distinct part of our community is mostly known for the 79 townhomes that were built in the late 1970’s as an affordable housing...

A Letter of Reflection

*A letter written by a fellow sister, Amanda, at the end of her Fellowship House internship with CLDI. Dear Amanda of August 2012,  As you drive out to Billings for the first time, I know that you are both confident that the Lord has led to you this city,...