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In the Christian community development model in the urban context, relocators often move into a neighborhood and initiate programs. In that neighborhood are numerous lifetime residents with immense leadership capabilities who are often already functioning as leaders in an informal way. Who should lead and when should it happen? Is neighborhood leadership vital? Should relocators "work themselves out of a job?" A discussion of these issues in the light of New Song in Baltimore, a CCD model in existence for 17 years.

CCDA 2005 hosts guest speaker Jim Wallis for its Friday evening plenary.

CCDA 2006 hosts guest speaker Dr. Wayne Gordon for their Friday Morning Plenary.

Dr. John Perkins holds Friday Morning Bible Study at CCDA's 2006 conference.

Share how to move "Up the River" from basic programs and individuals by identifying who and what is pushing people in and developing strategies to deal with effective change. Rooted in faith and based on Bethel New Life's experience confronting barriers to a just and sustainable community and seeing solutions that change the situation.

This workshop introduces participants to the Kingdom Care Reentry Network, a comprehensive prison aftercare program initiated in Philadelphia in 2005. KCRN is a partnership between area churches, CDCs, and the Philadelphia Prison System, the Adult Probation and Parole Department of the court of Common Pleas, and the Philadelphia Defender Association. The panel includes: Bishop Ernest McNear, Elder Jacob Stone, Rev. Richard Smith, Mr. Kevin Lucas, Mrs. Robben Washington and Mr. Peter Solomon.

If you are starting a ministry or need ot get your tax-exempt staus, you will eventually need to complete the 501c3 paperwork. This workshop will walk you through all the steps necessary, helping you to understand what the IRS questions mean--so you can sail through the processing time.