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The 8 Principles of Christian Community Development: Church Based
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT At this point in the series, it is probably a good idea to provide a refresher as to what we mean by the phrase Christian Community Development (CCD). Pastor and...
Kaleb Perdew – Our Next Executive Director!
Hello CLDI Family & Friends, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m pleased to announce that Kaleb Perdew has been selected as the next Executive Director of CLDI. The Board conducted a...
The 8 Principles of Christian Community Development: Listening to the Community
The 5th principle of CCD is Listening to the Community. Communities are often developed by people outside of the community that bring in resources without taking into account the community itself....
Connection: A Way Out of Addiction
I am nearly six years sober. As I think back on my journey, I can’t imagine finding recovery from my addiction without a group of people supporting me. The community that has had the most influence...
Proximity Matters
“That’s YOUR house?!” a young student yelled to me as I opened the gate that separates our backyard from Orchard Elementary’s play area. “Why yes, it is!” I yelled back. Later that week, we crossed...
Rail//line Coffee: Watching Community Grow
As a part of CLDI’s mission, Rail//Line’s primary goals are to develop young adults and to be a place where community can come and gather in encouragement and neighborly love. Our hope is that it...
Internship: Central Asian Highlight
This spring, the 2022 intern class had the opportunity to travel to Central Asia. The immersive trip was planned with the intention of exposing our interns to first-hand experiences where they could...
Designed for Relationship
I hope and pray this summer finds you well! I cherish the long days, barbecues, yard games, hiking, and evening bike rides! While the sun and warmer weather do my body well, what satisfies my soul...
Affordable Housing & Property Management: CLDI’s Upside Down Mindset
When it comes to property revitalization and management, CLDI’s kingdom mindset is at the forefront of every decision.A slumlord is a landlord who buys and rents properties in substandard living...
We’re Hiring! Executive Director Position
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited to announce that the position for the Executive Director (ED) role at Community Leadership & Development, Inc....