Date and Location

May 6-9, 2025 at the Youth Hostel Frankfurt, Deutschherrnufer 12, 60594 Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Seeking Peace in Uncertain Times

The conference topic will be represented in eight sub-themes that will be addressed in cluster-groups throughout the conference.

Conference Sub-Themes

1. Peacebuilding and conflict transformation (David Couzens, Julia Prigge)
2. De-polarisation and bridging the divide (Betty Pries, Bethany Serengheu)
3. Reconciliation between conflicting parties (Maaike Machiels, Joel Zantingh)
4. Church as agent for peace & reconciliation (Benjamin Issak-Krauß, Johanna Landes)
5. Network approaches for seeking peace together (Jamie Munday, Ulrich Nitschke)
6. Peace education (Matthias Scheitacker, Cornelia Reimer)
7. Mental health and trauma healing (Sonja Brink, Naomi Enns)
8. Disaster response in humanitarian crisis (Thematic Lead, Manuel Heinemann)

Methodology

Interactive and Collaborative Spaces for Transformation

Tuesday: Opening (14:30h)
Opening, introduction to the theme, the conversations and the conference method and expectations.

Following from that, participants will engage in an immersive, three-day process designed around the „See, Discern, Act“ methodology to collaboratively explore and address key topics.

Wednesday: See
The journey begins with focused observation and understanding. Participants examine the realities, challenges, and contexts surrounding two of the forementioned sub-topics, building a shared foundation of insights and awareness.

Thursday: Discern
In a reflective, prayerful setting, participants engage with their observations, seeking deeper understanding and insights on the topic. This stage encourages thoughtful contemplation and dialogue, fostering a collective discernment process to seek insights and guidance to develop effective responses to the issue.

Friday: Act
Equipped with new insights and a shared vision, participants co-create actionable strategies and define concrete steps to implement their insights within their communities and initiatives. This phase emphasizes practical planning to ensure that ideas translate into meaningful, on-the-ground change.

This structured methodology ensures that each session moves from reflection to tangible outcomes, fostering not only profound understanding but also impactful, collaborative action.

SPECIAL OFFER:

Pre-conference course Basics of Christian Community Development, 5-6 May 2025

Target Group: People who are new to the field and topic (entry level course)

In the past this course was offered at CCD conferences as the Basics Track.

Faciltiator: Mark Galpin

Start: Monday May 5, 2025 – 15:00 h

End: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – 12:00 h, followed by the main conference

Location: Conference Venue – Youth Hostel Frankfurt

Cost: 50 €, with optional accommodation available (add this option at registration)

Limitation of 20 Seats!