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.
“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.”
Equipping young people for the future and enabling them to be the hands and feet of Jesus is a crucial component of our programs. One way we help prepare young adults is through our internship program, an 11-month program designed to help interns learn and use their...
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...
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...
A Series on the Eight Principles of Christian Community Development By Eric Basye In the fall of 2020, I began working on my Doctor of Leadership through George Fox University. I toyed with the idea for years, having completed one year of doctoral work through Fuller...
I love the excitement that comes with making new plans. As I pack my bag, buy travel-size toiletries, and stash some cash for last-minute snacks, I start to envision the adventure that lies ahead. I can feel the butterflies in my stomach as I picture the plane lifting...
Sandi Eaton’s passion for baking collided with her heart for people when she went to Rail//Line Coffee and noticed their cooler was running low on baked goods. Eaton jumped on the opportunity to serve, presented the idea to CLDI, and now dedicates upwards of six hours...