Hello friends. We trust you all had a fun, safe, and enjoyable 4th of July celebration. The Langlas crew continues to progress with the Tapestry building project. In the next couple of weeks we anticipate the exterior siding to be finished up (minus the metal siding),...
Ministry Partner Encouragement: By Nate Poetzl We love partnering with the church. The relationships we’ve built with local bodies have been integral to the work that we do in the South Side community. In November, Faith Chapel Pastor, Nate Poetzl, spoke about the...
Internship Update: From Alex Streeter Change has become a recurring theme in my life over the last six months. There have been apparent changes, such as my occupation and living situation, as well as deeper inner changes regarding my worldview and life goals. One day,...
New Executive Director Kaleb Perdew shares his history with the ministry and vision for the future. In 2017, CLDI’s Executive Director Eric Basye crossed paths with Kaleb Perdew, a Billings native and recent graduate from the University of Montana. Kaleb had a heart...
Over the holidays and the first part of the New Year, 108 geo piers were set! This process involves drilling large holes in the ground, filling them with aggregate, and then compacting them. This is a technique that more or less creates dense columns of compacted...
The 7th principle of CCD is Wholistic Approach. Oftentimes, many in ministry get passionate and involved in one area of need and think if they solve this particular problem that all else will be resolved. Christians, of course, often focus this area on a personal...
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. CCD is committed to listening to the community residents and hearing...
We have an address! 116 and 114 S 29th Street.Ready for the footings to be poured.The footings are in.Knocking out the essential site development work.Firm foundations.Patched and ready to open!Intern house renovation resumes.Soon to add a garage, two bedrooms, and a...
We had a great week on-site for Mosaic! Please continue to pray for safety for the workers and favorable weather to forge ahead. Work Completed Stripped topsoilPrepped building slabsTied in to existing sewerTied in to existing waterBegun excavating building footings...
A blog series on “Kingdom Vision”; to live and orient our lives according to His ways. -Eric Basye Get the right prescription Have you ever heard of the word phoropter? My guess is no, but if I showed you a picture of one, you would know exactly what I am referencing....