Bond van Vrije Evangelische Gemeenten

What Bond van Vrije Evangelische Gemeenten does

The Bond van Vrije Evangelische Gemeenten (Bond VEG) is a Dutch church denomination (kerkgenootschap) founded in 1881 in Franeker, federating 25 autonomous local Free Evangelical Churches with approximately 3,700 members distributed across the Netherlands. The organization is governed by a volunteer committee of up to seven members elected by the bondsvergadering (assembly), with operations run through an eight-employee Bondsbureau headquartered at Edeseweg 147, Bennekom. It holds group ANBI status (RSIN 002899371), making donations tax-deductible and exempting it from inheritance tax.

The Bond provides shared services to its member congregations through three wholly-owned sub-organizations: Stichting voor Zending en Diakonaat (SZD) for mission and diaconal work, Stichting Rechtspositie- en Pensioenregeling (SRP) for ministerial employment and pension frameworks, and the Seminarium for theological training, which operates in close cooperation with the Protestantse Theologische Universiteit (PThU). Member communications are delivered via a bimonthly newsletter (Nieuwsbrief Oogsten), a mobile app launched in 2025, a brochure series, social media, and annual events including KAMPUS (youth gathering) and the Inspiratie- en Ontmoetingsdag.

Revenue is generated entirely through member contributions, donations, and investment income rather than commercial pricing. In 2025, member church contributions (bondsbijdragen) totaled €155,006, sub-organization contributions €44,608, and donations/gifts/other income €26,714, with total income reaching €288,217 against expenditure of €287,021, producing a marginal surplus. The 2026 budget projects income of €213,395 and expenditure of €268,378, indicating a planned drawdown from reserves. The Bond maintains ecumenical partnerships with the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland (since 2008), the World Communion of Reformed Churches, the International Federation of Free Evangelical Churches, and the Raad van Kerken in Nederland.

Name

Bond van Vrije Evangelische Gemeenten

Legal name

Bond van Vrije Evangelische Gemeenten in Nederland

Website

https://bondveg.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Bond van Vrije Evangelische Gemeenten is a Dutch federation of 25 autonomous Free Evangelical Churches, serving approximately 3,700 members through shared theological education, mission coordination, pastoral employment frameworks, and ecumenical representation since 1881.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Denomination / Church Federation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Worship & Liturgy Publishing (Liturgical Texts, Missals, Service Books, Hymnals) (MPAJAHAE), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious denomination
• Church federation
• Theological education
• Missionary services
• Diaconal work

Headquarters

HQ city

Bennekom

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bondsbijdragen (Church contributions): Annual contributions from member churches to fund the Bond's activities and operations. The 2025 contribution was €155,006 from churches.
2. Contributions from member organizations: Contributions from deelorganisaties (sub-organizations) including SZD and SRP. In 2025 this was €44,608.
3. Donations and gifts: Gifts, legacies, and inheritances from supporters. In 2025 this was €26,714 in other income and gifts. The organization has ANBI status making donations tax-deductible.
4. Interest and investment income: Interest and other investment income from the Bond's financial reserves.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Bond van Vrije Evangelische Gemeenten is a federation of 25 autonomous Dutch evangelical churches that coordinates shared services for its members. Its core offerings include coordinating missionary and diaconal activity through SZD, providing legal and pension frameworks for ministers via SRP, delivering theological training through the Seminarium (in cooperation with PThU), publishing the bimonthly Nieuwsbrief Oogsten newsletter, and organizing annual events such as KAMPUS and the Inspiratie- en Ontmoetingsdag.

Product overview

The Bond van Vrije Evangelische Gemeenten is a federation of free evangelical churches in the Netherlands, founded in 1881. Rather than offering a unified technology product, the organization provides a portfolio of religious community services including: Nieuwsbrief Oogsten (bimonthly newsletter), the Bond VEG App (mobile application), Brochurereeks (publication series), and organizes events such as KAMPUS (youth gathering) and Inspiratie en Ontmoetingsdag. The Bond also operates through sub-organizations including Stichting voor Zending en Diakonaat (missionary-diakonal foundation), Stichting Rechtspositie- en Pensioenregeling (legal and pension foundation), and a theological Seminary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nieuwsbrief Oogsten Bimonthly newsletter (six issues per year) serving as the official communication channel of the Bond VEG, covering news from member churches, theological reflections, and Bond activities; published for and available to members and interested readers.
• Bond VEG App Mobile application launched in 2025 at the Inspiratie- en Ontmoetingsdag, enabling members to stay informed about Bond activities, share content about their local congregation, access the Nieuwsbrief Oogsten, and contact other congregations.
• Brochurereeks Published series of brochures on theological topics, VEG history, baptism, church life, and organizational matters; available for order through the Bondsbureau.
• KAMPUS Annual multi-day youth gathering of the Bond VEG where encounter, faith, and fellowship come together; organized for approximately 100 participants.
• Inspiratie- en Ontmoetingsdag Annual inspiration and fellowship day featuring workshops on faith and community topics; open to all members of the Bond VEG.
• Stichting voor Zending en Diakonaat (SZD) Foundation coordinating missionary and diaconal work for the Bond, supporting missionaries and projects (including domestic projects such as Stichting Het Passion 2026-2028) and representing member congregations in mission and service activities.
• Stichting Rechtspositie- en Pensioenregeling (SRP) Foundation managing the legal position and pension arrangements for ministers and community workers of the Bond, including salary scales, disability benefits, and pension intermediation with PfZW.
• Seminarium Theological seminary of the Bond VEG, collaborating with the Protestantse Theologische Universiteit (PThU) for theological education and training of ministers; seminary cooperation with PThU dates to 2007.
• Startzondag Materiaal Annual starting-Sunday materials developed around yearly themes to help congregations explore identity and faith topics, produced by the Identiteit focus area.
• STRAAL! Method designed by the Identiteit focus area to help congregations discover and reflect on their unique identity within the Bond VEG.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Protestantse Kerk in Nederland (PKN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Association agreement (Associatieovereenkomst) between Bond VEG and PKN, signed in 2008. Both church bodies recognize essential agreement in confession and seek to form a faith and church community. Includes provisions for guest membership, joint services, cooperation, and minister exchanges.
• International Federation of Free Evangelical Churches (IFFEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational federation connecting free evangelical churches globally. Bond VEG is a member, facilitating international fellowship and collaboration with similar denominations in other countries.
• World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal communion of Reformed churches. Bond VEG holds membership, participating in ecumenical dialogue and cooperation with Protestant churches worldwide.
• Raad van Kerken in NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil of Churches in the Netherlands. Bond VEG is a member, participating in ecumenical discussions and joint initiatives with other Dutch church bodies.
• Protestantse Theologische Universiteit (PThU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeminary of the Bond VEG operates in close collaboration with PThU, which has campuses in Amsterdam and Groningen. This partnership provides theological education for Bond ministers and church workers.
• CIO (Interkerkelijk Contact in Overheidszaken)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterchurch contact organization dealing with government affairs. Bond VEG maintains membership for dialogue with Dutch government on matters affecting churches.
• Stichting Het PassionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial project in the Achterhoek region providing temporary shelter for homeless and addicted individuals. The Bond's SZD has chosen Het Passion as its domestic diaconal project for 2026-2028, collecting funds and organizing volunteer work weeks.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Protestantse Kerk in Nederland (PKN): The largest Protestant denomination in the Netherlands. Bond VEG has a formal 2008 association agreement with PKN recognizing shared confession; both serve Dutch Reformed/evangelical congregations and collaborate on ministerial exchanges and joint services, making PKN the most comparable broader incumbent.
• Leger des Heils (Salvation Army) Nederland: Larger faith-based organization in the Netherlands combining worship with diaconal/social welfare programs. Comparable to Bond VEG through the SZD's diaconal work (e.g., Stichting Het Passion partnership) and operational approach to faith-based outreach.

Direct peers

• Unie van Baptistengemeenten in Nederland: Dutch Baptist Union — another federation of autonomous evangelical-leaning congregations with congregational polity and shared missionary/publishing functions. Structurally and theologically adjacent to Bond VEG.
• Bond van Hervormde Gemeenten: A traditional reformed confederation inside the PKN with a federated, locally autonomous congregational structure similar to Bond VEG. Comparable in operating model (voluntary association of local churches) and Dutch ecclesiastical positioning.
• Gereformeerde Gemeenten (GerGem): Confessional reformed denomination in the Netherlands organized as a bond of independent congregations with its own seminarium and publications. Closely mirrors Bond VEG's structure, theological education function, and bimonthly publication model.
• Evangelische Broedergemeente (Hernhutters) in Nederland: Dutch branch of the Moravian Church; another small Protestant denomination in the Netherlands with similar federated structure, congregational autonomy, and emphasis on missionary work. Comparable in scale and ecumenical engagement to Bond VEG.

Others

• Raad van Kerken in Nederland: Council of Churches in the Netherlands of which Bond VEG is a member. Comparable as a peer umbrella body co-ordinating ecumenical dialogue and joint advocacy among Dutch denominations.
• Protestantse Theologische Universiteit (PThU): Ecumenical seminary where Bond VEG's Seminarium collaborates for ministerial training. Functions as an enabling/infrastructure partner rather than competitor; relevant because Bond VEG depends on PThU for formal theological accreditation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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