The Holland Deacons’ Conference (HDC) is the diaconal ministry of the Christian Reformed Church for Classis Holland. Our Purpose: HDC exists to encourage, support and equip deacons, church members and partners to collaborate in Christ-like acts of mercy, justice and compassion that transform lives and communities, reflecting and advancing God’s reign. Our Vision: Transformed Lives and Communities Our Core Values: Partnership – We are committed to encouraging diaconates, local congregations and community partners to work together combining resources and efforts to more effectively address and support shared diaconal concerns and projects (Acts 4: 32-35). Justice – God calls us to restore and reconcile broken relationships (2 Corinthians 5:16-19) through the pursuit of justice (Micah 6:8). Compassion – We are motivated by and committed to demonstrating Christ’s compassion for the vulnerable, poor and suffering in our communities and world (1 John 3:16-19). Our Goals: I. Engaging Community: HDC will encourage each diaconate and church to join in God’s transforming work in their communities. II. Equipping Deacons: HDC will serve as a link to available teaching, training, encouragement and partnerships for deacons and diaconal ministries from congregations and communities within Classis Holland. III. Doing Justice: HDC will equip and encourage deacons and congregations to act on justice issues affecting vulnerable, poor and suffering people in their communities. Additionallyt, HDC's work also includes the management and operations of the 5 Adult Foster Care Homes, support of and involvement with Lakeshore Little People’s Place and Buen Pastor Ministries.