April 13 Update:

• 73 people are now registered. Current registrants include people from 12 churches, nonprofits, and schools in Washington, Oregon, and Montana. Our capacity is 100 people. 
• Register today to secure your spot – click here to register yourself or your team for a great time of inspiration, training, and connection! Cost: $49 per person. 

Our presenters and leaders on April 26 include (photo above, clockwise from top left): 

• Dr. Joyce Del Rosario is a past CCDA National board member and will be our morning keynote speaker
• Lenore Three Stars spoke at the 2021 CCDA National Conference in Kansas City and will be our evening plenary speaker.
• Michelle Lang-Raymond is the Executive Director of Acts On Stage and will lead worship at these sessions. 
• Glenn McCray is the Executive Director of Sports in Schools and will moderate the CCDA Veterans Forum. 
• John Hull is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Everett Gospel Mission and will co-lead the Christian Community Development 101 session.
• Sylvia Anderson is the CEO of Everett Gospel Mission and will co-lead the Christian Community Development 101 session. 

You are invited to the CCDA Pacific Northwest Regional Conference!

• Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
• Time: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Location: Seattle Pacific University (Upper Gwinn Commons)
• Cost: $49 per person. Early bird registration is $39 thru March 22. Click here to register today. 
• Why: The purpose of the CCDA Pacific Northwest Regional Conference is to be inspired, trained, and connected to others who seek to restore under-resourced communities.

• Training Content: There will be two (2) training tracks:
  • Emerging: Christian Community Development 101 — We will review the eight principles of Christian community development, provide working models, and help you think about your ministry in your community. Sylvia Anderson and John Hull from Everett Gospel Mission will lead this training for people newer to Christian community development.
  • Veterans: For Experienced Practitioners — In this forum, we will reimagine the three Rs — relocation, reconciliation, and redistribution — for application in our respective contexts. Guided discussion will allow participants to go deep and learn from our experiences in Christian community Development. 

• Audience: Individuals, churches, and faith leaders committed to seeing people and communities wholistically restored. Whether new to Christian community development or an experienced practitioner, come find out more about CCDA Pacific Northwest and the CCDA National movement. CCDA membership is not required. Our regional network covers Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, but all are welcome. Click here for a printable one-page conference flyer.

• Schedule for Our Day Together
  • 10 a.m. — Registration/Check-In
  • 10:30 a.m. — Welcome and Introductions
  • 11 a.m. — Worship and Keynote (joined by SPU community)
  • 12 noon — Lunch and Networking
  • 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. — Two Training Track Workshops
  • Dinner options close to campus
  • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Worship, Panel, and Keynote

Click here to register today. The cost is $49 per person. Early bird registration is $39 thru March 22.

Questions? Email us at ccdapnw at gmail dot com

MORE: COVID-19 Need to Know for Registration:

According to SPU’s and King County’s guidelines, participants will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, or a recent negative COVID-19 test (within 72 hours) upon entry to events and wear a mask when inside. SPU’s campus COVID-19 health protocol updates here: SPU COVID-19 Health and Safety Expectations webpage.