HC Stories

Holland Christian is more than just a building, it's a community made up of many people, each with a different background and a unique story.

We want to give our community the opportunity to share their stories. Whether it’s heartfelt, humorous, or contains any instance of divine inspiration the story of how you came to Holland Christian has the potential to encourage and inspire others as we walk through life together.

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HC Stories

Rozendal Family

The Rozendals' love for Christ and desire to send their kids to Christian school has seen their three children and now nine grandchildren all graduating from Holland Chistian.

Ferlaak Family

We knew right away from their warmth, enthusiasm, energy and concern for the hearts, minds and learning opportunities of children that we had found a special place.

Bierma Family

"It is clear to me that God had a plan.. and I knew that Forest school was right where we are supposed to me and I had faith that God had a plan to make it work for us."

Deur Family

Holland Christian welcomed us in so many ways. I have appreciated the way each teacher has come alongside us in the process of bringing our kids to HC.

Mulder Family

"Christian education helps reiterate our values and beliefs that we try to teach at home," Anita says."Our house and church provide a foundation, but Holland Christian provides yet another layer that reiterates Christian beliefs to our children to prepare them for the world.”

VanderHill Family

"When my children are ready to take their faith into their own hands, I want to know that I provided them everything they need to understand who God is and how much he loves them."

Gomez Family

"Years later, when Raphie, our youngest, was born, Rose Park became our second family. They all prayed for him when he went through several surgeries ... trying to survive. We saw their love in so many tangible ways. How could our family forget all that love and kindness from our school family?"

VanderHill Family

"We get the opportunity to raise our kids together, and so many times I have had to lean on the other parents for support or input. It takes a community to raise a child, and being vulnerable and asking for help is hard, but the people surrounding Holland Christian know how to love and care for others well."

VanderWoude Family

"That support that I still feel today...was genuine, and seeing a community that practices what it preaches, I can't imagine sending my kids anywhere else." Ben '06 & Kellye VanderWoude share why they value a Holland Christian education for their kids, and how it has blessed Ben's life.

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”Christian education isn't simply about learning about the Bible and being able to recite psalms (although knowing the Bible is an important foundation for our faith), but it's about having people that have the same faith and values as me pour into my children in ways that I am not able to do.
Micah & Meredith VanderHillHolland Christian parents

”HC does a great job of equipping the littlest of kids to be on fire for Jesus!
Holland Christian parent

”We’re trying to raise our kids in the Lord and we can’t do this alone. We need our church and we need this school to help us do this. We pray that our kids become like trees planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither.
Dr. Deb VanDuinenHolland Christian parent

”Everyday, my son tells me all about what he learned and the prayers he was saying at school with his friends. We are so happy to have moved here and found a great community to surround our boys!
Holland Christian parent

”Holland Christian has been a great place for our three children. Not only is it an incredible education and great community, but having God woven into all things is what we love the most. It's not just about having Bible class and chapel. It's the way our eighth grader learns about her Creator through science and math, the way our senior has been able explore his calling and learn new skills in Woods Class, and the way our sophomore grew deeply in her faith through the coaching and community of her cross country team. This is why we love HC.
Holland Christian parent

”I think my favorite phrase to describe Holland Christian is "Communion of the Saints". When you look at the rich history of Holland Christian, you can see its impact in our community and our world.
Micah and Meredith VanderHillHolland Christian parents

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