Protestantse Kerk Amsterdam

What Protestantse Kerk Amsterdam does

Protestantse Kerk Amsterdam (PKA) is a non-profit religious organization and the Amsterdam constituent of the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland (Protestant Church in the Netherlands), headquartered at Nieuwe Herengracht 18, Amsterdam. The organization operates over 25 church locations (kerkplekken) across Amsterdam, spanning centuries-old heritage churches (Westerkerk, Oude Kerk, Noorderkerk, Muiderkerk, Nassaukerk, Keizersgrachtkerk) and contemporary pioneer sites and living communities. PKA employs 59 staff and operates under the 2023-2027 policy framework "Vijf broden, twee vissen" (Five loaves, two fish), with the Protestantse Diaconie Amsterdam functioning as its wholly owned diaconal subsidiary for charitable work.

PKA serves a broad and deliberately inclusive constituency: traditional Protestant members, the general public seeking spiritual guidance or pastoral support, and a dedicated LGBTQIA+ segment served through a specialized LHBTI-predikant position (currently held by Wielie Elhorst since 2022). Its service portfolio comprises Sunday worship services (with online streaming), pastoral care and listening support, sacramental rituals across life transitions (baptism, marriage, funeral), volunteer programs, building and hall rentals for external events, and diaconal charitable outreach. Its technology stack is modest: a WordPress CMS with Elementor, a proprietary MijnPKA member portal, and digital channels including Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and the monthly email newsletter "Op de Hoogte."

PKA generates revenue through three primary streams: tax-deductible donations and member contributions (enabled by its ANBI registration, RSIN 818517669), rental income from church buildings and halls for weddings, funerals, and events, and diaconal collections handled through the Diaconie van de Protestantse Gemeente te Amsterdam (RSIN 818518327). Distribution is exclusively regional (Amsterdam) and physical-first. Key institutional partnerships include Stichting Interkerkelijke Ledenadministratie (SILA) for inter-church membership administration, The Spirit of Amsterdam for Amsterdam750 cultural programming, and a coalition of religious and cultural partners (Religious Pride Commissie, Evangelische Roze Vieringen, Roze Sjoel, De Nieuwe Kerk) for Pride programming.

Name

Protestantse Kerk Amsterdam

Legal name

Protestantse Gemeente te Amsterdam

Website

https://protestantsamsterdam.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Protestantse Kerk Amsterdam is a non-profit Protestant church organization operating 25+ locations across Amsterdam, serving members, the general public seeking spiritual community, and the LGBTQIA+ community through worship, pastoral care, life-transition rituals, and diaconal charitable work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Pastoral care services
• Community faith programs
• Church facility rental
• Christian life ceremonies

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Members and supporters make financial contributions to support church operations, community programs, and charitable activities. The church is registered as ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling), allowing donors to deduct gifts from income tax.
2. Building Rental: Rental of church buildings and spaces (kerkzalen) for events, weddings, funerals, and other gatherings to both members and external parties.
3. Diaconie Activities: Protestantse Diaconie Amsterdam handles charitable collections and distributions, supporting community welfare programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Protestantse Kerk Amsterdam operates as a non-profit Protestant church organization delivering Christian worship services, pastoral care, and community programs across 25+ church locations in Amsterdam. It provides life transition services (baptism, marriage, funerals), religious ceremonies, diaconal charitable work, and inclusive ministry particularly for LGBTQIA+ individuals through dedicated LHBTI-ministry.

Product overview

Protestantse Kerk Amsterdam is a religious organization operating across Amsterdam with over 25 church locations. It is not a technology company with a commercial product portfolio. The organization offers church services, pastoral care, community activities, religious events, and member services through its various church locations and digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vrijburg: Liberal Remonstrant/Vrijzinnige cooperation congregation, known for being the site of the first same-sex church wedding in 1986
• Verschillende kerkplekken
• De Nieuwe Stad
• De Drie Stromen

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services (Kerkdiensten)
• Pastoral Care and Listening Conversations (Luisterend oor)

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ church locations serving the Amsterdam community
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting Interkerkelijke Ledenadministratie (SILA)coreOthersSILA provides interchurch member administration services, handling automatic transfer of church membership when members relocate within the Netherlands. Protestantse Kerk Amsterdam participates in this system to maintain accurate membership records across Protestant churches.
• The Spirit of AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with The Spirit of Amsterdam for events including 'The Open Spirit' maker evenings and the annual event series as part of Amsterdam750 celebrations. Joint programming bringing together faith community and creative/cultural scene.
• De Nieuwe KerkminorOthersJoint programming during Amsterdam Pride 2026, with the 'Queer Amsterdam, de roze stad' exhibition at De Nieuwe Kerk.
• Protestantse Diaconie AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Pride Pelgrimage and Pride Walk events. The Diaconie handles charitable collections and community welfare programs, working closely with PKA on social outreach.
• Religious Pride CommissiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative committee organizing religious participation in Pride Amsterdam, including Pride Walk, Pride Pelgrimage, and related faith-based Pride events.
• Evangelische Roze VieringencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Pride events including Pride Walk, bringing together evangelical and Protestant churches in celebration of LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Roze SjoelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish LGBTQIA+ community partner in Pride Walk and related interfaith Pride celebrations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Remonstrantse Broederschap: Historic liberal Protestant movement that operates the Vrijburg congregation within PKA; comparable as a smaller progressive Protestant denomination with a strong Amsterdam heritage and inclusive identity.

Direct peers

• Protestantse Gemeente 's-Gravenhage: PKN congregation in The Hague operating multiple church locations with comparable worship, pastoral, and community programs. Directly comparable in scale, structure, and ANBI nonprofit status.
• Lutherse Kerk Amsterdam: Protestant (Lutheran) congregation in Amsterdam operating worship, pastoral care, and inclusive programming. Closely comparable Christian nonprofit operating in the same city with a similar progressive and inclusive orientation.
• Protestantse Gemeente Rotterdam: Local Protestant PKN congregation serving a major Dutch city with a similar model of multiple kerkplekken, pastoral care, and diaconal outreach. Functions as a structural peer for understanding congregation-level operations outside Amsterdam.
• Evangelische Broedergemeente Amsterdam (Hernhutter): Protestant (Moravian) congregation in Amsterdam with similar community-oriented worship and inclusive ethos. Comparable as a city-based Christian nonprofit with pastoral services and diaconal work.

Broad incumbents

• Rooms-Katholiek Kerkgenootschap Amsterdam: The Catholic counterpart operating across Amsterdam with parishes, schools, and social programs. Comparable as a city-wide religious nonprofit serving a diverse population, though different denomination.
• Protestantse Kerk in Nederland: National umbrella body of which Protestantse Kerk Amsterdam is a constituent local manifestation. Comparable in mission, governance structure, and ANBI-style nonprofit operations; operates at denomination-wide scale across the Netherlands.

Regional players

• De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam: Cultural/exhibition venue housed in a historic Amsterdam church. Comparable as a faith-heritage institution operating in Amsterdam with cultural programming, building rentals, and event hosting - a co-programming partner of PKA on Queer Amsterdam during Pride 2026.

Others

• Stichting Interkerkelijke Ledenadministratie (SILA): Interchurch membership administration partner providing shared services to PKN congregations. Comparable as an enabling infrastructure partner supporting religious nonprofit administration in the Netherlands.
• Protestantse Diaconie Amsterdam: Diaconal arm of PKA focused on charitable collections and social welfare distribution. Comparable as a faith-based social outreach and community services nonprofit operating under ANBI status in Amsterdam.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/protestantse-kerk-amsterdam
• Instagraminstagram.com/protestantsamsterdam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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