Evangelisch Freikirchliche Gemeinde

What Evangelisch Freikirchliche Gemeinde does

Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Frankenberg, operating under the brand name "Kirche am Bahnhof" (Church at the Station), is a Baptist congregation affiliated with the Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden in Deutschland K.d.ö.R. (BEFG), a federation of approximately 800 Baptist and Brüdergemeinden with around 80,000 members representing the largest Protestant free church body in Germany. The church is based at Friedrichstr. 4, 35066 Frankenberg (Eder), Hesse, with two additional locations: Marburger Str. 3 for small groups, Ladies Lounge, prayer meetings, and the ERFAHRUNGSREICH senior program and Alpha courses, and a Zechenhaus 2 camp ground for Royal Rangers outdoor activities. It serves a community of approximately 160 weekly worship service attendees with a comprehensive age-segmented program portfolio: Bahnhofsspatzen (parent-toddler, 0-3), Kindergottesdienst (3-12), Royal Rangers scouting (grade 1 to age 15), Biblischer Unterricht (12-14), Teens #home (13-19), focus young adults (16-27), Ladies Lounge women's ministry, Männerstammtisch men's fellowship, ERFAHRUNGSREICH seniors program, Veeh-Harfen music group, and Gebet prayer ministry, plus Alpha courses and free pastoral counseling. Leadership consists of four Älteste (elders) — Dr. Volker Aßmann, Simon Brieden, Diethard Klatt, and Burkhard Sauer — appointed by the membership assembly, alongside a single professional Pastoralreferent, Andreas Latossek, hired in 2011.

The church's underlying technology is a standard WordPress-based website (efg-frankenberg.de) with embedded third-party media and communication integrations: YouTube (livestreaming of Sunday services and sermon archive), Vimeo (sermon recordings), Facebook, Instagram, and X (community engagement), WhatsApp Community group, Zoom for online meetings and webinars, Google Maps for location, Google reCAPTCHA for forms, and the WP Statistics plugin for anonymized on-server visitor analytics. No proprietary technology, no mobile app, no API, and no SDK is offered; the digital stack is purely a content distribution and communication layer over commodity open-source CMS. All programs and services (worship services, counseling, Alpha courses, children's and youth groups, senior activities, small groups, pastoral care) are provided free of charge.

The business model is a voluntary donation-funded nonprofit religious organization. As a Freikirche, the congregation receives no state Kirchensteuer (religious tax) funding and is financed exclusively through donations from members and visitors. Membership is voluntary and based on shared faith, with services available to all regardless of membership status. No revenue is publicly disclosed, and there is no external funding, equity, endowment, or commercial revenue. The organization is a private nonprofit entity, a member of the BEFG (the largest Protestant free church federation in Germany) and member of the Deutsche Evangelische Allianz, with additional operational partnerships including the Evangelische Allianz Frankenberg ecumenical alliance, EFG Friedrichshausen (joint biblical instruction program), Schritt für Schritt Frankenberg e.V. (separately incorporated social-diakonal initiative founded in 2011 with partner churches), and the city of Frankenberg (Stadt Frankenberg).

Name

Evangelisch Freikirchliche Gemeinde

Legal name

Kirche am Bahnhof – Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Frankenberg im Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden in Deutschland K.d.ö.R.

Website

https://efg-frankenberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Frankenberg (Kirche am Bahnhof) is a German Baptist congregation affiliated with the BEFG federation, serving approximately 160 weekly attendees in Frankenberg (Eder) with age-segmented worship, youth, family, and pastoral programs funded entirely by voluntary donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious community services
• Worship services
• Pastoral counseling
• Youth ministry programs
• Faith education

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankenberg (Eder)

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Member and Visitor Donations: As a free church, the congregation is financed entirely through voluntary donations from members and visitors. Membership is voluntary and based on shared faith. All services are provided free of charge regardless of membership status.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EFG Frankenberg is a Baptist congregation that provides weekly worship services, small group fellowships, age-specific ministries (children, teens, young adults, men, women, seniors), pastoral counseling, Alpha faith-exploration courses, Christian scouting (Royal Rangers), and social-diakonal community work. All programs and services are delivered free of charge, funded entirely through voluntary donations from members and visitors.

Product overview

Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Frankenberg (Kirche am Bahnhof) is a Baptist congregation offering a comprehensive range of spiritual and community programs. The church operates as a single unified organization providing religious services rather than a modular product platform. The core offerings include weekly worship services (Gottesdienst), small groups (Kleingruppen), and age-specific ministries spanning from parent-toddler groups (Bahnhofsspatzen) through seniors (ERFAHRUNGSREICH). Key programs include youth ministry (Teens #home, focus), men's and women's fellowship groups (Männerstammtisch, Ladies Lounge), Bible instruction, scouting (Royal Rangers), summer camp (SoLa), and pastoral care. The church also provides digital engagement through sermon podcasts/livestreams, a quarterly magazine (Gemeinde-Magazin), and participates in the local Evangelical Alliance for ecumenical cooperation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schritt für Schritt Frankenberg e.V. Social-diakonal initiative providing youth work, café, and men's group activities, initiated by the church in 2011.

Products and services

• Gottesdienst (Sunday Worship Service) Weekly Sunday worship service at 10:00 AM featuring live preaching, music, and prayer, with monthly communion and a communal lunch on the first Sunday of each month. Includes a children's program and a parent-child room; serves over 100 attendees weekly.
• Kleingruppen (Small Groups) Multiple small group gatherings meeting in private homes and church facilities in Birkenbringhausen, Bottendorf, Burgwald, Frankenberg, and Sachsenberg for Bible study, prayer, singing, and fellowship.
• focus - Junge Erwachsene (Young Adults) Weekly Wednesday evening gathering for young adults aged 16-27 from 18:00-22:00, providing a platform for faith discussion, lifestyle topics, and fellowship activities.
• Männerstammtisch (Men's Fellowship) Men's ministry offering regular meetings and recreational activities such as bowling, hiking, kart racing, canoe tours, and cycling, plus themed weekend retreats and annual events including Kompass, Pizza Baking, Oasis Day, and Advent Bowling.
• Ladies Lounge (Women's Ministry) Women's fellowship evenings held at Café der Begegnung, featuring cocktails, snacks, and spiritual encouragement. Quarterly themed events focus on friendship and connection with God.
• ERFAHRUNGSREICH (Seniors Ministry) Senior citizen ministry with regular Wednesday afternoon gatherings featuring coffee, cake, interesting topics, singing, games, and spiritual content. Includes ERFAHRUNGSREICHplus Bible study and ERFAHRUNGSREICHaktiv outings.
• Gebet (Prayer Ministry) Comprehensive prayer offerings including post-service prayer, bi-weekly revival prayer meetings, Saturday prayer gatherings, women's prayer meetings, two annual 24-hour prayer events, prayer chains for urgent needs, and prayer for the sick.
• Alpha-Kurs (Alpha Course) Annual introduction to the Christian faith starting mid-April, featuring shared meals, talks, and small-group discussions in an informal atmosphere. No prior knowledge or membership required; free of charge.
• Beratung & Seelsorge (Counseling & Pastoral Care) Free confidential counseling services for life questions, change implementation, future perspectives, spiritual growth, relationships, and referrals to professional external help. Includes couple's support.
• Schritt für Schritt Frankenberg e.V. Separately registered association delivering social-diakonal work including a youth meeting place (Schülertreff), café, and men's fellowship (Männerstammtisch), established in 2011 in collaboration with partner churches.
• Biblischer Unterricht (Bible Instruction) Two-year confirmation-style program for ages 12-14 covering biblical foundations. Joint program with EFG Friedrichshausen including retreats, trips, and a festive concluding service.
• Teens #home (Teen Ministry) Weekly Friday gathering for teens aged 13-19 from 19:00 until late, featuring cooking, singing, discussions on life topics, and prayer in a casual atmosphere.
• SoLa - Sommerlager (Summer Camp) Annual adventure summer camp with themed programs (2026: 'Robinson Crusoe'), offering separate sessions for teens (13-16) and kids (9-12), featuring tent building, nature experiences, and team activities.
• Kindergottesdienst (Children's Church) Sunday children's program during worship services for ages 3-12, featuring songs, games, and age-appropriate biblical stories with crafts and baking activities.
• Royal Rangers (Christian Scouting) Christian scouting program for children from grade 1 to age 15, meeting Fridays 16:30-18:30 at Camp Zechenhaus 2. Offers nature adventures, team building, biblical values, and practical skills including first aid and navigation.
• Bahnhofsspatzen (Parent-Toddler Group) Weekly parent-toddler playgroup for babies and toddlers up to 3 years, held Wednesdays 9:30-11:00, featuring songs, play, parental discussions, and brief spiritual content. Occasional afternoon outings including café visits and zoo trips.
• Veeh-Harfen (Veeh Harp Music Group) Music group playing Veeh Harps (table harps designed for easy playing without prior musical knowledge). Rehearses Tuesdays 9:30-11:30, performing folk, classical, gospel, and spiritual music.
• Livestream (Worship Livestream) Live streaming of Sunday worship services via YouTube for remote participation by members and visitors unable to attend in person.
• Gemeinde-Magazin (Church Magazine) Quarterly church magazine published covering spiritual topics, community news, and faith-related articles, available as PDF downloads on the website.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden in Deutschland K.d.ö.R. (BEFG)coreOthersEFG Frankenberg is part of the Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden, a federation of approximately 800 Baptist and Brüdergemeinden with around 80,000 members. This is the largest Protestant free church in Germany and a member of the Deutsche Evangelische Allianz. The church belongs to the Christusforum Deutschland within this federation.
• Evangelische Allianz FrankenbergmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church is a member of the Evangelische Allianz Frankenberg, a local alliance of Christian churches and communities in Frankenberg. Together they hold joint worship services multiple times per year, annual prayer week in January, and collaborate on the Ostergarten Easter exhibition. Member churches include Evangelische Gemeinschaft Frankenberg, Evangelische Landeskirche Frankenberg, Freie evangelische Gemeinde Burgwald, and EFG Friedrichshausen.
• EFG FriedrichshausenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for joint programs including biblical instruction for teens (confirmand equivalent) conducted together over two years.
• Schritt für Schritt Frankenberg e.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial-diakonal work operates through this independently founded association since 2011, in collaboration with other churches. The association runs a student meeting place, café, and men's group.
• Stadt FrankenbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church maintains good contact with the city of Frankenberg and collaborates on projects. Per Jeremiah 29:7, they seek the best for the city and its residents.
• Deutsche Evangelische AllianzcoreOthersThe Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden (BEFG) is a member of the Deutsche Evangelische Allianz, the association of Protestant churches in Germany.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Deutsche Evangelische Allianz: National ecumenical umbrella for Protestant churches in Germany, of which the BEFG (and therefore EFG Frankenberg) is a member. Comparable as a national religious network organizing joint events and representing member churches' interests.
• Alpha Kurs Deutschland: National organization providing the Alpha Course framework used by EFG Frankenberg for faith-exploration programs. Adjacent service provider that supplies curriculum and support for the church's outreach to non-churched seekers.
• Royal Rangers Deutschland: National organization for the Christian scouting program Royal Rangers that EFG Frankenberg runs locally. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing the program framework, training, and cross-church events that support the church's youth outreach.

Direct peers

• EFG Friedrichshausen: A sister Baptist congregation within the BEFG federation that partners with EFG Frankenberg for joint programs, including the two-year Biblischer Unterricht for teens. Direct peer as another small Baptist free church in the same regional network with comparable programs and donor-funded model.
• Freie evangelische Gemeinde Burgwald: A Free Evangelical Church (FEG) in nearby Burgwald that is part of the Evangelische Allianz Frankenberg partnership. Direct peer as another small free church with similar programs, scale, and donation-funded operating model.
• Evangelische Gemeinschaft Frankenberg: A local evangelical community within the Evangelische Allianz Frankenberg partnership network. Direct peer sharing joint services, annual prayer week, and Easter exhibition activities with EFG Frankenberg, operating in the same town with similar small-scale programs.

Broad incumbents

• Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden in Deutschland K.d.ö.R. The umbrella federation of ~800 Baptist and Brüdergemeinden churches with ~80,000 members, of which EFG Frankenberg is a member. Broad incumbent representing the wider free-church network that provides affiliation, training, and shared resources to the subject church.
• Evangelische Landeskirche von Kurhessen-Waldeck: The regional Lutheran state church covering Hesse and Waldeck, including Frankenberg. Although a different denomination with state-tax funding, it is the dominant established church in the region where EFG Frankenberg operates, offering overlapping worship, pastoral, and community services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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