1. Work towards a common understanding of what
   fully orbed Reformed diaconal ministry ought to look like, confer with ICRC member churches on such an understanding, and challenge them to pursue establishing such ministry in their churches.
2. Encourage and facilitate networking among representatives of the diaconal agencies/ministries of the ICRC member churches for the purposes of exchanging information on the work of deacons locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, discussing issues of mutual concern, and exploring ways for possible cooperation in ministries of mercy among the member churches.
3. Bring focus to the diaconal ministry at ICRC conferences by employing various formats (presentation of papers, round-table discussions, information table, video presentation, etc.) to encourage networking and present material that has been collected and/or developed.
4. In response to the request of a member church in case of a major disaster, identify entities connected with member churches, working in the area and/or responding to the disaster and provide contact information. This committee serves to facilitate networking and does not serve as a source or channel of funding for member churches.

Convenor:       

Mr. David Nakhla, United States 

(Email: david.nakhla@opc.org)

Members:        

The Rev. Dr. Aaron Bae, Korea

The Rev. Dr. Pieter Boon, South Africa

The Rev. Ge Drayer, The Netherlands

The Rev. Lungawiruol Khawbung, India

Mr. Rick Postma, Canada

Mr. Chris Boersema, Brazil