Gain practical tools for strengthening your congregation CCD equips clergy and lay leaders with models, skills, and practical tools for congregational and organization development. Participants learn ways to assess their church’s strengths and challenges and respond effectively.
Develop healthy, sustainable ministry One of the central goals of CCD is helping churches become faithful, healthy, and sustainable communities that live into their calling as the Body of Christ. The training helps congregations thrive in their specific context and mission, no matter the congregation’s size, budget, or other demographics.
Learn alongside and build relationships with other leaders The program creates strong connections among clergy and lay leaders from different congregations through plenary sessions, small groups, shared meals, and collaborative learning. These relationships build encouragement, shared learning, and a broader diocesan network.
Work as a team to design a real project for your church Congregational teams spend time developing a practical project (“intervention”) to implement back home, applying the tools and models learned during the program. This ensures the learning leads to real change in the congregation.
Grow leadership skills for everyone—not just clergy This two year program is designed for all people, not only clergy or people with formal roles. Participants learn facilitation skills, leadership practices, and ways to build healthy groups and ministries.
The College for Congregational Development (CCD) helps leaders build stronger churches by giving them practical tools, collaborative learning, leadership training, and a clear path to apply what they learn in their own congregations. Click here to join us July 26 – Friday, July 31 at Waycross Camp and Conference Center! Financial assistance is available if needed.
