CCDP: Its Philosophy and Approach to Community Development

COCIN Community Development Programme (CCDP) is a community based development organization established in 1997 by Church Of Christ In Nigeria, now Church Of Christ In Nations (COCIN). The goal is to glorify God through meeting both spiritual and physical needs of the people served.

The philosophy and approach of CCDP to community development is captured in ist vision and mission statements. CCDP works with communities irrespective of religion, tribe or political affiliation. Its focus is on the less privileged communities that are organized and ready to identify their problems/challenges themselves and as well work towards achieving same through communal labour. CCDP works among communities as a facilitator through the process of identification, planning and implementation of projects.

CCDP is not a government agency that receives budget for community development but an arm that is supporting the two wing gospel ministry of COCIN to communities in collaboration with supporting partners: Assisting the less privileged communities to improve their quality of lives and give them the opportunity to choose eternal life in Christ Jesus. These are achieved through its core values of: Teamwork, depending on God, participation, fellowship, peaceful co-existence, accountability/transparency/honesty and hard work.