Dienstenbureau CGK

What Dienstenbureau CGK does

Dienstenbureau CGK (legal name: Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerken) is the central services bureau of a Dutch Protestant church denomination headquartered in Veenendaal, Netherlands, with a staff of approximately 13 people. The organization coordinates a synodal network of roughly 180 local churches distributed across the Netherlands in 13 classes and 4 particular synods, with a general synod meeting every three years. It was founded in 1894 (origin of its theological training institution, now Theologische Universiteit Apeldoorn) and operates as a non-profit religious body.

Its core products and services fall into two layers: digital/administrative infrastructure, and ecclesiastical/programmatic services. Digital infrastructure includes an online donation module with iDeal payment processing, a webshop for publications, an interactive OpenStreetMap/Leaflet-based church finder, and digital/print publications (De Wekker magazine, newsletters, blogs). Programmatic services include foreign missions and diaconal projects (active in Pakistan, Lebanon, Thailand, Botswana, Mozambique, France, Italy, Spain, Indonesia, South Africa), theological education via TUA (under three deputyships: curatorium, supervision, study/stimulation fund), vacation care for elderly and disabled persons (RLG-reizen, including ship-based and Doorn-hotel holidays), a documentation centre preserving church archives and sermon recordings, and youth-organization support (CGJO, LCJ).

Its business model is donation- and contribution-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams include voluntary member contributions (with minimum-contribution schedules per church and ANBI tax-deductible status), project-designated donations (diaconal, evangelism, missions), periodic gifts and bequests, and transaction revenue from publication sales via the webshop. Pricing for vacation-care services is per-person (e.g., €1,125 for a week). The organization holds ANBI public-benefit status and AVG/GDPR compliance. Go-to-market is via local churches, the central bureau, online platforms, events (biennial Church Day), and interdenominational cooperation with NGK, PKN, and GKv congregations. Customer segments are church members (primary), donors, vacation-care participants, and church youth.

Name

Dienstenbureau CGK

Legal name

Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerken

Website

https://cgk.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dienstenbureau CGK is the central services bureau of the Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerken, a Dutch Protestant denomination of ~180 churches. It coordinates synodal governance, donations, theological education (TUA), publications, foreign missions, and vacation-care services for elderly and disabled members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Denomination Administration

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

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 Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Religious denomination services
• Church administration
• Theological education
• Donation processing
• Faith-based publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Veenendaal

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Member Contributions and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from church members including minimum contributions per church, collected through bank transfers and online donation modules. ANBI status allows tax-deductible donations.
2. Project-Based Donations: Designated donations for specific projects including diaconal work, evangelism, and foreign missions. Multiple project codes allow donors to specify their intended purpose.
3. Periodic Gifts and Bequests: Tax-advantaged periodic gifts and inheritances through planned giving programs.
4. Publication Sales: Sale of magazines, newsletters, brochures, and books through the webshop.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dienstenbureau CGK (Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerken) is the central services bureau for the Christian Reformed Churches denomination in the Netherlands, coordinating governance, administration, and member support across approximately 180 churches. The bureau operates an online donation platform with iDeal payment integration, a webshop for religious publications, an interactive church locator, theological education via the Theological University Apeldoorn (TUA), vacation care services for elderly and disabled persons (RLG-reizen), a documentation/archive centre, and youth organization support (CGJO and LCJ).

Product overview

Dienstenbureau CGK (Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerken) operates as the national services office for the Christian Reformed Churches in the Netherlands, a church federation of approximately 180 churches. The organization provides a suite of digital and administrative services including an online donation module with iDeal payment processing, a webshop for publications, an interactive church finder map, and various publications (magazines, newsletters). Supporting services include theological education through the Theological University Apeldoorn (TUA), vacation care services for disabled and elderly (RLG-reizen), a documentation center preserving church archives, and youth organization support (CGJO and LCJ). The organization does not operate a unified software platform but rather provides church administration services, digital tools for congregations, and educational resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Theologische Universiteit Apeldoorn (TUA): Theological University Apeldoorn - institution for theological education and minister training
• CGK Vrouw
• Mannenbond
• CGJO
• LCJ

Products and services

• Online Donation Module Online donation platform enabling contributions to specific projects, diaconal causes, evangelism, and mission work via iDeal payment integration. Available to church members and external donors.
• CGK Webshop E-commerce platform for purchasing CGK publications including magazines, newsletters, brochures, and church-related materials.
• Church Finder and Interactive Maps Interactive map-based service allowing users to locate Christian Reformed Churches throughout the Netherlands, with details including service times and contact information.
• Publications and Magazines Digital and print publications including De Wekker (magazine), newsletters, news, and blogs covering church news and theological content for church members and the broader public.
• Theologische Universiteit Apeldoorn (TUA) Theological university serving the CGK, providing theological education and ministerial training since 1894. Falls under governance of three deputyships (curatorium, supervision, and study/stimulation fund).
• RLG-reizen (Vacation with Care) Vacation services for elderly people and people with physical disabilities, including ship vacations on the Prins Willem Alexander and hotel accommodations at Nieuw Hydepark in Doorn (e.g., €1,125 per person for October 2026).
• Documentatiecentrum (Documentation Centre) Archive and documentation center preserving church records, historical materials, audio recordings of sermons, and church publications.
• Youth Organization Support (CGJO and LCJ) Youth work organizations supporting youth ministries in local congregations with materials, projects, and training programs for children and young people within the CGK community.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Geloof in het gezin (Faith in the Family)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative with Mannenbond, CGK Vrouw, CGJO, LCJ, and deputaten kerkjeugd en onderwijs to provide parenting support to all CGK parents. Focuses on reaching parents with educational resources for child-rearing.
• CGJO (Christelijke Gereformeerde Jongerenbond)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization supporting youth work in local churches within the CGK denomination.
• LCJ (Bond voor Christelijke Jongerenverenigingen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization supporting youth work in local churches within the CGK denomination.
• Theologische Universiteit Apeldoorn (TUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheological university under governance of CGK general synod, responsible for training ministers. Three deputaatschappen (curatorium, toezicht, studie- en stimuleringsfonds) provide ecclesiastical oversight.
• Interkerkelijk Kenniscentrum (IKC)minorOthersInterchurch knowledge center providing resources for church youth and education.
• NGK (Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerken)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral CGK churches operate in cooperation with NGK congregations, sharing facilities and in some cases ministers. Examples include Deventer, Amsterdam-Vathorst, and other locations.
• PKN (Protestantse Kerk in Nederland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSome CGK churches share facilities with PKN congregations, such as Nieuwegein using De Rank church building.
• GKv (Gereformeerde Kerken vrijgemaakt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSome CGK churches cooperate with GKv congregations, sharing facilities such as in Harlingen and Franeker.
• Nieuw Hydepark DoornminorOthersHoliday facility used for vacation care services for elderly and disabled persons.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Protestantse Kerk in Nederland (PKN): The largest Protestant denomination in the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a federated church body with synodal governance, providing religious services across local congregations — the dominant alternative CGK members might join.
• Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerken (NGK): Closest theological and structural peer — another Dutch Reformed denomination. CGK already cooperates with NGK on shared facilities and ministers (Deventer, Amsterdam-Vathorst), making them the most directly comparable denomination.
• Gereformeerde Kerken vrijgemaakt (GKv): A sibling Dutch Reformed denomination sharing Reformed confessional roots. Some CGK congregations already share facilities with GKv (Harlingen, Franeker), and the two compete for the same conservative Reformed membership base.
• Kerk in Actie (Protestantse Kerk diaconaat): Diaconal and mission arm of the PKN, conducting international mission work and humanitarian projects similar to CGK's zending (mission) and diaconaat teams. Directly comparable in mission-program structure and donor-driven project model.

Broad incumbents

• Rooms-Katholieke Kerk in Nederland: The largest single religious body in the Netherlands. Operates a parallel parish/federated structure with central coordination, member contributions, and religious-education functions — broadly comparable as an ecclesiastical governance body.
• Leger des Heils Nederland: Major Dutch faith-based charitable organization with ANBI-like status, providing diaconal services, donations infrastructure, and member coordination. Comparable to CGK's mission/diaconate arm and donation-driven operating model.

Emerging players

• Evangelische Omroep (EO): Dutch evangelical media and community organization. Represents a more evangelical, growing segment of Dutch Christianity — competing for younger members and offering alternative faith-based media and community platforms that overlap with CGK's digital outreach.

Others

• Stichting Interkerkelijk Kenniscentrum (IKC): Interchurch knowledge center already partnered with CGK. Provides youth and education resources across Dutch Protestant denominations — comparable as a faith-based knowledge/coordination intermediary serving overlapping congregations.
• Vereniging VluchtelingenWerk Nederland: Large Dutch humanitarian organization supported by ANBI donations. Comparable to CGK's diaconal mission work (e.g., Lebanon refugee projects) and represents the broader Dutch charitable landscape competing for the same donor base.

Regional players

• Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA): North American sister denomination sharing Reformed confessional heritage with CGK. Comparable in synodal governance, theological-education apparatus (Calvin University), and diaconal programs, though operating in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChristelijkeGereformeerdeKerken
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dienstenbureaucgk

Compliance2 records

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