Nonprofit

Communities First Association


  • About Us

    CFA is a national association of intermediaries utilizing asset based community development to spur neighborhood transformation.

    Mission: CFA is a professional association of Intermediary Christian Community Developers that provides a supportive learning environment, resources, and tools to those who transform communities.

    Vision: CFA extends the reach of Christian Community Development across the country by providing encouragement and support for Christian leaders, serving as a place for retreat and refreshment, and developing holistic, multi-sector approaches that contribute to God’s shalom.We envision an association that:

    • Encourages churches and organizations to participate in community transformation.
    • Builds a supportive learning community.
    • Has leaders growing leaders.
    • Has credibility with churches.
    • Is a strategic influence & voice for change.
    • Extends the prevalence of Christian Community Development nationally.
    • Offers in-depth holistic, Christian, multi-sectored approaches to community development that leads towards God’s shalom at all levels of community life.

    Focus: The Communities First Association has as its focus the work of Community Transformation. We know a community is being transformed when:

    • We see signs of increasing ownership in the community
    • We see evidence of a growing sense of community
    • We see and hear about shared vision among residents in the community
    • We see evidence of increased knowledge, skills, and resources working for shared benefit
    • Leadership is emerging in the community from the community
    • We see appreciation for evaluation and reflection and ongoing learning in a community
    • We see Christians living out Biblical values, sharing their faith in natural ways, and contributing to a sense of peace and joy (Shalom)

    CFA is a national association of intermediaries utilizing asset based community development to spur neighborhood transformation.

    Mission: CFA is a professional association of Intermediary Christian Community Developers that provides a supportive learning environment, resources, and tools to those who transform communities.

    Vision: CFA extends the reach of Christian Community Development across the country by providing encouragement and support for Christian leaders, serving as a place for retreat and refreshment, and developing holistic, multi-sector approaches that contribute to God’s shalom.We envision an association that:

    • Encourages churches and organizations to participate in community transformation.
    • Builds a supportive learning community.
    • Has leaders growing leaders.
    • Has credibility with churches.
    • Is a strategic influence & voice for change.
    • Extends the prevalence of Christian Community Development nationally…

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development

    Location

    • Holland, MI, United States
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