Remonstranten

What Remonstranten does

The Remonstrantse Broederschap (operating as Remonstranten) is a Dutch liberal Protestant church denomination (kerkgenootschap) founded in 1619 following the Synod of Dort, when Arminian theologians led by Johannes Uytenbogaert broke from the Dutch Reformed tradition over the doctrine of predestination. Headquartered at Nieuwegracht 27a in Utrecht, the organization encompasses 44 local congregations (gemeenten) across the Netherlands and serves members and friends who embrace an open, questioning approach to faith that permits personal interpretation and the freedom not to believe everything. Governance is exercised through the Algemene Vergadering (General Assembly) as the highest body, with the Commissie tot de Zaken acting as the board, and the organization holds ANBI (public benefit) status.

The product portfolio centers on five offerings: AdRem, the denomination's bi-monthly theological magazine; a monthly email newsletter; a webshop selling publications and books; the Remonstrants Seminarium, a theological seminary established in 1634 and hosted at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam since 2013; and the Instelling Geloof en Samenleving, a diaconal institution funding projects in diaconia, mission, peace, and sustainable development. Sub-brands include Arminius, the Utrecht-based youth congregation. The organization employs 23 staff at the national bureau.

Revenue is generated through three streams: voluntary contributions from members (leden), friends (vrienden), and donors; diaconal donations routed through Instelling Geloof en Samenleving; and modest commercial sales via the webshop and event ticketing (e.g., €15 per summer lecture, €30 per study afternoon, €17.50 per book). The go-to-market approach is community-led, leveraging 44 local congregations for direct member engagement, supplemented by event-driven programming (lectures, retreats, study afternoons) and content marketing through the website, blog, and social channels. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Remonstranten

Legal name

Remonstrantse Broederschap

Website

https://remonstranten.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Remonstranten (Remonstrantse Broederschap) is a Dutch liberal Protestant denomination founded in 1619, operating 44 congregations across the Netherlands from its Utrecht headquarters, serving members and friends through worship, theological education via the 1634-founded Seminarium, diaconal outreach, and the AdRem magazine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Liberal Protestant denomination
• Religious community services
• Theological education
• Faith community membership
• Diaconal mission work

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership contributions and donations: Voluntary contributions from members (leden), friends (vrienden), and donors supporting the church's mission and activities.
2. Webshop sales: Sale of AdRem magazine (both subscriptions and single issues), books, and other religious/cultural publications through the remonstranten.nl webshop.
3. Diaconal donations: Contributions to the Instelling Geloof en Samenleving for supporting diaconal projects, mission work, peace initiatives, and sustainable development projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Remonstranten is a liberal Protestant church denomination operating 44 congregations across the Netherlands. It provides weekly worship services, pastoral care, theological education through its seminary, the AdRem magazine, cultural events and lectures, and diaconal mission work through its Instelling Geloof en Samenleving. The organization is funded by member contributions, donations, and modest sales of publications and event tickets.

Product overview

Remonstranten operates as a unified religious organization offering a portfolio of spiritual and educational products and services. The core offering consists of AdRem, the monthly Remonstrants magazine featuring thematic theological content; a newsletter subscription service; and a webshop for publications. Supporting these are the Remonstrants Seminarium (theological seminary established 1634, at VU Amsterdam since 2013) for clergy education, and the Instelling Geloof en Samenleving for diaconal project funding. The organization encompasses 44 congregations across the Netherlands. The digital presence includes a website with blog, agenda/events, and community information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AdRem: Monthly magazine of the Remonstrantse Broederschap featuring theological reflections, interviews, and articles on faith and society.
• Remonstrants Seminarium
• Instelling Geloof en Samenleving
• Arminius

Products and services

• AdRem Magazine AdRem is the official monthly magazine of the Remonstranten, featuring theological reflections, essays, interviews, and articles on faith, spirituality, and community life. Published in annual volumes with thematic issues; available by subscription or single copy purchase.
• Monthly Newsletter (Nieuwsbrief) Monthly newsletter service keeping subscribers informed about articles, blogs, and events from the Remonstranten community.
• Webshop Online store offering Remonstranten publications, books, and merchandise including the book 'Johannes Wtenbogaert en de Braziliaanse menseneters' (€17.50) and AdRem magazine subscriptions.
• Local Congregation Services (44 gemeenten) 44 local congregations across the Netherlands providing weekly worship services, pastoral care, community gatherings, spiritual exploration, and personal faith development for members, friends, and seekers.
• Instelling Geloof en Samenleving Diaconal institution providing financial support to projects in the areas of diaconia, mission, peace, and sustainable development on behalf of local congregations and the Remonstrantse Broederschap.
• Remonstrants Seminarium Theological seminary providing academic and professional training for future ministers of the Remonstrantse Broederschap and post-academic education for current ministers. Located at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam since 2013.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013The Remonstrants Seminarium has been housed at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam since 2013. The Seminarium provides scientific and professional training for future ministers of the Remonstrantse Broederschap and post-academic education for current ministers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Protestantse Kerk in Nederland (PKN): The largest Protestant church denomination in the Netherlands, formed from a merger of Dutch Reformed, Reformed Churches, and Evangelical Lutheran members. Directly comparable as a Dutch Protestant ecclesiastical body with congregations, regional governance, and theological education.
• Vrijzinnig Protestants (NHPV / Remonstrants-related network): Network of liberal Protestant communities in the Netherlands historically linked to the Remonstrant tradition. Directly comparable as a community of like-minded liberal congregations with overlapping theological identity and member base.
• Evangelische Broedergemeente in Nederland (Moravian Church): Small Dutch branch of the global Moravian Church, sharing a historic liberal Protestant identity, a modest national footprint, and reliance on member donations. Comparable as a small historic Dutch denomination with similar congregational model.
• Algemene Doopsgezinde Sociëteit (ADS / Mennonites): Historic Dutch Mennonite umbrella organization of small, theologically progressive congregations with similar pastoral, publishing, and educational functions. Directly comparable in size, structure, and liberal Protestant orientation.
• Society of Friends (Quakers): International liberal religious tradition with small congregations, absence of creedal tests, and emphasis on individual conscience. Comparable as a similarly small, theologically progressive faith community that runs on volunteer governance and donations.
• Unitarian Universalist Association: North American liberal religious movement with similar values of individual freedom of belief, questioning of doctrine, and community-led governance. Comparable as a small, liberal, congregational religious organization with similar value proposition.
• Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk in het Koninkrijk der Nederlandlanden: Dutch Lutheran denomination operating as a small network of congregations across the Netherlands. Directly comparable in scale, ecclesiastical structure, and reliance on donations and volunteer governance.

Broad incumbents

• United Church of Christ (USA): Mainline progressive Protestant denomination in the United States with congregational polity, theological education infrastructure, and diaconal programming. Comparable as a larger liberal Protestant body with similar programmatic portfolio.
• Church of England: Established Protestant church with national geographic reach, theological seminaries, and publishing arms. Comparable as a historic European Protestant denomination facing similar secularization pressures in its home market.

Others

• Leger des Heils Nederland (Salvation Army Netherlands): Faith-based Dutch organization operating congregational life alongside extensive social welfare and diaconal programs. Comparable in combining worship community with funded humanitarian activity in the Dutch market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/remonstranten
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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