At CLDI, we are not telling our own story. We love to tell stories, but we understand that they are not our own, and they are not of our doing. We are telling the stories of people and their encounters with the creator God, the God who in the beginning created the...
As a new fiscal year begins at CLDI, we pause to remember God’s faithfulness, renew our vision, and consider what He has entrusted to us. Our calling isn’t to manufacture abundance, but to faithfully steward what He has already placed in our hands—and trust Him for the next step.
As another school year approaches, we are reminded that God is already at work in Billings’ South Side. Read how years of faithful prayer have led to an answered prayer, a new Youth Works leader, and a renewed vision for raising disciples and developing leaders from within the community.
Through mentoring, discipleship, and faithful presence, Youth Works is creating space for healing, growth, and lasting transformation.
“Some of the kids who walk through our doors carry a specific kind of wound—the absence of a father. Yet the story of Exodus reminds us of a God who sees, hears, knows, and comes down. At CLDI, we have the privilege of helping children experience that faithful presence in tangible ways.”
“Missional giving is about aligning your resources with what God is doing in the world. It’s about more than timing or tax strategy; it’s about participation.”
You cannot lecture a kid out of a dysregulated nervous system. You meet it with presence, safety, and repetition until the brain slowly learns a new normal, which is what our Youth Works staff does.
Scripture tells us that the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies are new every morning. What science is now confirming is something God has woven into creation from the beginning: consistent love reshapes us. We are formed, healed, and restored through relationship with others and with the Lord.
This Valentine’s season, CLDI reflects on love that shows up—lived through service, faithfulness, and Christ-centered action by our volunteers and partners.
Kaleb Perdew, executive director of CLDI, shares gratitude as he reflects over 2025 and a renewed commitment looking into 2026.