Head of Administration God led me to employment at the Kalamazoo Deacons Conference in the summer of 2003. I had always heard of KDC but to experience what amazing work God is doing through this team of dedicated staff and volunteers is a continuous blessing. Whether it is through the rock solid faith of a guest going through crisis or the tears of joy from a new believer, God touches hearts and lives on a daily basis at KDC. To God be the...

Clothing Supervisor I am the proud and thankful mother of three wonderful children Dyland, Lynia and Tyler. I love my servant position at the Deacons Conference because I believe everyone should feel good about themselves and looking good is one of the many ways it can happen. So because of God and our wonderful donors I am able to manage a clothing ministry that is similar to a department store (as far as clothing quality) — but...

Executive Director The Lord blessed me to become a part of this great ministry in 2001, after being employed for the James River Paper Company for over eleven years. I have four lovely children -Valadd, Daniel, Olivia and James. My life was entrenched with sin & shame when I was changed through God’s transforming power. I believe God has called me to bring the message of His love, mercy, and saving grace to the world. The Kalamazoo...

Operations Manager I have a wonderful wife of 17 years and we have a phenomenal 13 year old daughter. I’ve been blessed to be involved and employed at the Kalamazoo Deacons Conference since 2002. I was also the head boys tennis coach (now the assistant) for 10 years at a local Christian high school. My job here and coaching is a continued advancement of God’s purpose for me; To Equip, Encourage and Educate young men to have the...

Direct Response Team Leader As a Christian, working at the Deacons Conference gives me the opportunity to interact with and help people in the community and to share my faith.

I am proud to be the dad of 2 wonderful boys. I had been out of work for over a year when I came to the Kalamazoo Deacons Conference through the JET program in Spring, 2010. I worked through JET for about 8 months before being hired part time in the warehouse. During that time, KDC helped me to restore my driver’s license and with some other services. I’ve been the recipient of KDC’s services and now, as a full time employee of KDC, I look...