CCDA
(Christian Community Development Association)
Click here for information on the 2011 Regional Conference
As members of this national group, we have attended their conferences, which offer over 100 workshops on ways to effectively accomplish goals in ministry, relating to economic development, working with the homeless and under-resourced, racial-reconciliation, becoming entrepreneurial and much more. In April of 2007, Project URGE hosted CCDA Institute classes here in Rochester. It was a two-day event that sponsored four comprehensive courses on: Urban/Suburban Partnerships; Youth Development; Economic Development in the Hood; and Wholistic Ministry. We also use our association with CCDA for information and contacts relative to specific initiatives we are pursuing. In the summer of '08 Noel Castellanos (CEO) spoke at our Fundraiser Dinner and our morning Community Forum. He also led the Project URGE board and leaders in a strategy building sesssion at Risego.
2011 Regional Conference
City Vision Presents: A CCDA Regional Conference with Dr. John Perkins
"GOING BEYOND CHARITY TOGETHER"
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, April 29-30, 2011
Buffalo, N.Y.
City Vision invites you to join us for a weekend of inspiration and connection at our CCDA Regional Conference. Whether you are just thinking about serving those in need or you are already involved in ministry to the poor, this conference is for you! You will have opportunities to network and build relationships with people involved in similar types of ministry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the CCDA Western New York Regional Chapter, a CCDA pilot chapter being developed by City Vision under the leadership of Jim Swearingen.
COMING TO:
Buffalo Christian Center
512 Pearl St.
Buffalo, NY 14202
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
John M. Perkins
Christian Community Development pioneer John M. Perkins is, with his wife, Vera Mae, a founder of Voice of Calvary Ministries in Mendenhall, Mississippi; the Harambee Christian Family Center in Northwest Pasadena, California; the John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development; and CCDA. Author of the memoir Let Justice Roll Down, he has been recognized for his work with eight honorary doctorates from colleges and universities across the United States.
Jim Swearingen
Jim Swearingen is President of City Vision and Executive Director of the Buffalo Christian Center. He relocated and raised his family in an inner-city community in Columbus, Ohio. There he founded and directed Urban Concern (for Xenos Christian Fellowship) for 16 years. He then founded City Vision in 2004, which has been training, networking, and developing CCD ministries in Ohio and New York. Jim has served on the CCDA Board of Directors for over 16 years.
Ted Travis
Ted Travis is Ministry Director at the Buffalo Christian Center in Buffalo, New York and a 30-year youth ministry veteran. Ted is a founding member of the Christian Community Development Association and has served on its governing board since 1991. He is a graduate of Denver Theological Seminary (M. Div. '83), where he today serves as a trustee. He received his doctoral degree (D.Min) from Bakke Graduate School in 2010. Ted is also a trained soloist (tenor).
SCHEDULE:
Friday Rally, April 29, 7pm-9pm Free and open to all - please pre-register online or call
Featured Speakers: Dr. Ted Travis and Jim Swearingen
Saturday Conference, April 30, 9am-5pm
Featured Speakers: Dr. John Perkins and Jim Swearingen
8 Networking Sessions
Choose one networking lunch session to meet others and share common ministry interests.
6 Workshops:
Choose two workshops.
A complete list of Networking Sessions and Workshops will be posted soon at www.city-vision.org.
++ Register Online Now! or call 716-856-7495 x 313
$20 - Student Rate and/or Volunteer Rate (2 hour minimum volunteer shift)
$35 - Early Bird Rate until April 4
$40 - Conference Rate after April 4
$250 - Group Rate (see below)
Please pre-register even if you choose to pay at the door for either or both dates.
GROUP RATE ~ SAVE NOW!
A point person can register a group of 10 people for just $250! Names of participants are not required at the time of registration.
For more information or to register by phone, call K.J. Swearingen at 716-856-7495 ext. 313
