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.
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.”
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.
Part #2 of Promise’s Story of Healing. Read Part #1 “Healing Her Broken Belief” here. When Promise first moved into the Hannah House, it felt like she had nothing to offer.She had little job experience and very few skills, but the staff encouraged and supported...
Mentorship is an essential component of the fourth principle of Christian Community Development: Leadership Development. Through our holistic, gospel-centered approach to mentorship, we encourage and equip individuals to grow and become empowered. As we invest in...
Words by Jackie Patten In light of Valentine's Day, our office has a “heart attack” game going around where we have to essentially bomb each other's work desks with goodies, candy and words of affirmation. The individual who chose me wrote words of encouragement that...
Calvin Warren, a 53-year-old former PTA president, and little guy football coach, recently became a CLDI tenant. A devoted father, Calvin has a degree in Psychology and was gifted in working with children. He spent 18 years working in residential treatment programs...
The 8th principle of CCD is Empowerment. Empowering people is an important element of Christian Community Development. How do you ensure that people are able to help themselves after they have been helped? Oftentimes, Christian ministry, particularly in poor...