CCDA Institutes in Boston are sponsered by the Emmanuel Gospel Center and The Boston Project Ministries.

Emmanuel Gospel Center

Founded in 1938, the Emmanuel Gospel Center (EGC) is a Christian ministry serving urban churches and communities in Greater Boston and beyond. Through applied research, consulting, and programs, EGC works with many partners to nurture the vitality of urban churches as they support and care for the spiritual and physical needs of all people in the city, especially those who are marginalized or under-served. For example, we help churches and community-based organizations create programs to open pathways to higher education for urban residents, engage and empower adults and youth who are homeless, and train people in both personal and business financial literacy. We also help train and equip urban youth workers, and we help create venues for pastors and leaders to collaborate in prayer, training, and effective engagement.

The Boston Project Ministries

The Boston Project Ministries is a Christian community development organization of committed staff and volunteers whose faith inspires us to engage actively in service to people and organizations in underserved neighborhoods of Boston.

We seek to renew urban neighborhoods physically, socially, and spiritually. We build mutually caring relationships with our neighbors. We partner with local churches, community groups, and service organizations to realize a shared vision for the neighborhood. The Boston Project invests in at-risk children and youth by providing programs that address their educational, social, and spiritual needs. The Boston Project assists low income homeowners and non-profit organizations by making urgent repairs and improvements to their properties.

We accomplish our mission by mobilizing, training, and equipping volunteers. We engage people of all ages from urban, suburban and rural communities in compassionate service characterized by giving to and receiving from those served.

We multiply our efforts by promoting leadership development. We cultivate neighborhood leadership amongst youth and adults to govern and direct our work. We provide staff training, internships, networking opportunities and technical assistance to individuals, groups and churches engaging in urban service ministries.

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