VKB Kerkrentmeesters

What VKB Kerkrentmeesters does

VKB Kerkrentmeesters (Vereniging Kerkrentmeesterlijk Beheer) is a Dutch membership association (vereniging) founded on 1 January 2005, serving the Colleges of Church Treasurers (Colleges van Kerkrentmeesters) of the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland (PKN). It represents more than 93% of the PKN's approximately 1,400 local member congregations, spanning Hervormde, Gereformeerde, and Evangelisch-Lutherse denominations. The association provides knowledge services, training, and advisory support to volunteer-led governing bodies responsible for church financial management, building stewardship, employer responsibilities, fundraising, and organisational administration. The organisation traces its lineage to predecessor bodies VVK (1920) and LVCB (1952) and holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) public-benefit status under RSIN 1952134. It operates from a service bureau in Gorinchem under Director Joost Schelling, governed by a seven-member board chaired by Rik Buddenberg reporting to a 22-delegate Ledenraad.

VKB's product surface is organised around four thematic pillars — Buildings, Money, People, and Organisation — and is delivered through an integrated ecosystem: the VKB App (a Donkey Mobile-powered community platform with ~3,000 active users as of mid-2026), the VKB Academy webinar programme delivered via Microsoft Teams, the freely accessible Kennisbank knowledge base, the Kerkbeheer magazine (six issues/year, €48.50 annual subscription), the Podcast Collectieve Wijsheid distributed via Spotify and Springcast, semi-annual regional meetings (~450 volunteers per spring season across 11 regions), and a Heilige Ruimte annual symposium that rotates across Dutch cities. Digital commerce runs through a Sylius-backed webshop (sylius_shop_api), and Actie Kerkbalans provides annual fundraising campaign infrastructure in cooperation with the PKN dienstenorganisatie. A vetted partner network of ~40+ external advisors operates across the four policy domains.

The business model combines recurring annual membership dues (tiered by congregation member count), a magazine subscription (€48.50/year excluding VAT), unit-priced publications (e.g., Handleiding voor Kerkrentmeesters €14.50 book / €8.99 e-book), recognition insignes priced €139–€335 (excluding VAT), and a managed-services insurance relationship with Marsh (collective products distributed via VKB Verzekeringen, with Victor Insurance Nederland handling administration). Recognition insignes are free for members. Distribution is direct-to-member via the kerkrentmeester.nl website, app, phone, email, and regional contact persons; the Kerkmarkt functions as a free marketplace for ecclesiastical goods (separate fee for organ listings).

Name

VKB Kerkrentmeesters

Legal name

Vereniging Kerkrentmeesterlijk Beheer (VKB Kerkrentmeesters)

Website

https://kerkrentmeester.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VKB Kerkrentmeesters is a Dutch membership association serving Colleges of Church Treasurers across more than 93% of the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland's ~1,400 local congregations, providing training, advisory support, knowledge resources, a community app, and collective insurance via Marsh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Church Administration Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Church administration services
• Religious membership association
• Treasurer advisory services
• Nonprofit governance support
• Protestant church stewardship

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorinchem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees charged to member churches based on the number of registered members in the congregation. Fee tiers are published on the VKB website and vary by church size.
2. Product and publication sales: Sales of books, e-books, brochures, the Kerkbeheer magazine (subscription €48.50/year + 9% VAT), and other publications through the VKB Webshop. Organs can be listed on the Kerkmarkt organ section for a separate fee.
3. VKB Insurance (via Marsh): VKB partners with Marsh to offer collective insurance products to member churches. Marsh develops insurance products tailored to church activities, and VKB facilitates distribution and advocacy for members. Administrative processing is handled by Victor Insurance Nederland.
4. Awards and recognition products: Sale of VKB and PKN recognition badges (insignes) in bronze, silver, gold, and gold with brilliant variants, priced from €139 to €335 per item, plus honor medals at €264. These are awarded to long-serving church employees, treasurers, organists, and sextons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

VKB Kerkrentmeesters is a Dutch private membership association (vereniging) that equips and supports Colleges van Kerkrentmeesters (church treasurer colleges) of the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland with knowledge, training, publications, advisory services, and a peer community. It delivers its services through a continuously updated Kennisbank (knowledge base) across Buildings, People, Money, and Organisation domains; a VKB Academy webinar programme; the Kerkbeheer professional magazine; a VKB App community platform organised by 11 regional groups; a vetted partner and advisor network; a collective insurance programme with Marsh; recognition awards and insignes; and an annual Heilige Ruimte symposium on church buildings and heritage. Membership covers more than 93% of Protestantse Kerk member churches (approximately 1,400 congregations).

Product overview

VKB Kerkrentmeesters is a membership-based professional association serving church administrators (kerkrentmeesters) in the Protestant Church in the Netherlands. The organization provides an integrated ecosystem of products and services organized around four domains: Buildings, Money, People, and Organization. Core offerings include the VKB App (community platform), VKB Webshop (e-commerce), Kerkbalans (annual fundraising campaign), Kerkmarkt (goods marketplace), VKB Academy (webinars/training), and Kerkbeheer Magazine (publication). Supplementary services include the Knowledge Bank, podcast series, annual calendar, downloadable handbooks, recognition awards, insurance products (via Marsh), and the Heilige Ruimte symposium. The portfolio serves approximately 1,400 member congregations representing over 93% of Protestant Church municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VKB Membership (annual dues for Colleges van Kerkrentmeesters)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 93% of Protestantse Kerk in Nederland member churches are enrolled as VKB members (over 1,400 church treasurer colleges).
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marsh (in partnership with Victor Insurance Nederland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarsh has developed collective insurance products specifically for VKB members and the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland. VKB advocates for member needs and translates requirements to Marsh, which assesses activities and risks and develops tailored insurance solutions at competitive rates through collective purchasing power. Victor Insurance Nederland handles administrative processing. The partnership has operated for multiple years and includes a dedicated VKB Verzekeringen section on the VKB website.
• Van Ree Accountants en BelastingadviseurscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB-recommended accounting and tax advisory partner for church treasurers. Van Ree provides services in areas including accounting, tax advice, and advisory support to VKB member churches. They have also authored articles on topics such as hiring freelancers (ZZP'ers) for church treasurers.
• Donkey MobilecoreTechnology or IntegrationDonkey Mobile provides the technology platform behind the VKB App community application. The app is available on iOS, Android, and as a web version (web.donkeymobile.com), enabling church treasurers across the Netherlands to connect, exchange questions, and share experiences in regional groups.
• Driebergen AccountantsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing accountancy services to church treasurers. Listed under the Geld (Money) policy area of the VKB partner network.
• Donatus VerzekeringenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDonatus is an insurance provider listed as a VKB partner under the Geld (Money) policy area, offering insurance solutions to church communities.
• 2-Select FondsenwervingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing fundraising advisory services to church treasurers. Specialises in gift campaigns and fundraising strategy for churches.
• DWA (Duurzaamheidsspecialist)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDWA is a sustainability advisor listed as a VKB partner under the Buildings policy area. Provides installation advice and indoor climate guidance for church buildings, including sustainability step-by-step plans developed by VKB.
• Lakerveld Ingenieurs & ArchitectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing engineering and architectural services for church building renovations and conversions. Listed under the Buildings policy area.
• MonumentPlusminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner specialising in restoration and renovation of monumental church buildings. Listed under the Buildings policy area.
• SBKG (various regional offices)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing building consultancy services for church renovation and property management. Multiple regional SBKG offices listed (SBKG, SBKG Midden- en Oost Nederland, SBKG Noord-Nederland). Listed under the Buildings policy area.
• StudioschaefferminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing architectural and interior design services for church buildings. Listed under the Buildings policy area.
• Kaader KerkadviesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing church advisory services across buildings, organisation, and management. Listed under the Buildings and Herbestemmen/afstoten (repurposing/divestment) policy areas.
• Van Hoogevest ArchitectenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing architectural services for new church building projects. Listed under the Buildings policy area.
• Kerkvitaal Gemeenteadvies en -begeleidingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing church community advisory and guidance services, particularly around repurposing and revaluation of church buildings. Listed under the Herbestemmen/afstoten policy area.
• ProjectPerfectminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing volunteer management and fundraising advisory services to church communities. Listed under the People and Geld policy areas.
• Kerk&RaadminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing administrative support and advisory services to church treasurer offices. Listed under the Geld policy area.
• Kerk&CeteraminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVKB partner providing church community advisory and guidance services. Listed under the Organisation policy area.
• Kerkbalans (Actie Kerkbalans)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActie Kerkbalans is the annual church fundraising campaign organised in cooperation with the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland. VKB promotes, supports, and trains member churches on the Actie Kerkbalans campaign, which is the primary annual fundraising mechanism for many Protestantse Kerk congregations.
• Dienstenorganisatie van de Protestantse Kerk in NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVKB and the dienstenorganisatie (service organisation) of the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland collaborate on the shared knowledge base (Kennisbank), which combines information from both organisations. VKB represents the interests of church treasurers at national level within the Protestantse Kerk.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nederlands Gereformeerde Kerken (NGK): Another Dutch Protestant denomination with congregational governance structures analogous to PKN members. Comparable in mission and likely buyer of similar administrative-support and training services.
• Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerken (CGK): A smaller Dutch Protestant denomination outside PKN whose local congregations face the same administrative, financial stewardship, and building management needs VKB addresses. Represents a structurally similar target market for an association model.

Others

• Vereniging Eigen Huis: A large Dutch membership association providing consumer support, publications, and insurance products to Dutch households. Analogous business model (membership dues + publications + insurance commissions + service bureau), though serving a very different member base.
• Kerk in Actie: The diaconal and mission arm of the Protestantse Kerk, coordinating fundraising and social programs across PKN congregations. Operates in the same denominator with thematic overlap on stewardship, fundraising (Kerkbalans), and member communications.
• VNO-NCW: The largest Dutch employers' federation and trade association, with a similar member-driven model delivering advisory, training, publications, and advocacy services. Comparable in association governance and multi-channel member engagement, though operating in a commercial rather than religious sector.

Broad incumbents

• Katholieke Kerk Nederland (Dutch Catholic Church): The largest non-Protestant denomination in the Netherlands, with its own parochial administrative bodies serving similar financial, building, and HR stewardship functions. Represents an adjacent denomination with comparable member-driven association dynamics.
• Protestantse Kerk in Nederland (PKN): The Dutch Protestant denomination whose member congregations VKB serves. PKN's own dienstenorganisatie provides overlapping administrative support (including FRIS), making it a broad incumbent with shared mission and partially overlapping services.

Regional players

• Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (EKD): The umbrella organisation of German Protestant churches, with administrative support structures serving member congregations analogous to VKB. Comparable in mission and association-based service delivery, though serving a different national territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@VKBKerkrentmeesters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kerkbeheer

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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