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Learning Series: Wayne Gordon  Wayne Gordon is an author, pastor, and teacher. Wayne is the founder of Lawndale Christian Community Church on the west-side of Chicago. In over 41 years of ministry “Coach,” as he is affectionately known, has played a key role in numerous community development initiatives. He is one of the founders of the Lawndale Christian Health Center, founding president of the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, and Lawndale Christian Legal Center. Wayne Gordon helped to formulate the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) and served as president for the 1st 25 years and is now president emeritus. CCDA is a network of individuals and ministries nationwide who engage in Christian community development efforts. Over 3000 people attend the national CCDA conferences and the CCDA movement continues to expand. Wayne also heads up a Lawndale campus of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves as Associate Professor of Christian Community Development. He along with Dr. Jo