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.”
“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.
Hannah House is more than a recovery center. It’s a home. It’s a place where women grow in their skills, healthy relationships, and faith, and are empowered to rebuild their lives.”
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...
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...