HGJB

What HGJB does

HGJB (Hervormd Gereformeerde Jeugdbond), founded in 1910 and headquartered in Bilthoven, Netherlands, is a Christian membership association (vereniging) serving churches within the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland. The organization provides structured programs, methods, training, events, and vacation activities designed to support local church youth work and catechesis. Its core offering spans three method categories — Catechese, Jeugdwerk, and Gemeentebreed — covering faith education for ages 3 through 18+, anchored by named curricula such as Follow Me, Leer en Leef, Houvast, and On Track, plus the Op Toonhoogte songbook. Supporting technology consists of a method distribution platform (methode.hgjb.nl), an e-commerce webshop (hgjb.kameel.nl), and lightweight digital tools including the Tiplijn WhatsApp tips service and the Snelscan youth-work assessment. The company is also exploring ways to leverage technology across its operations to better serve member churches and volunteers.

HGJB operates as a non-profit with a small paid staff (11-50) supplemented by 350+ volunteers. Revenue is generated through five streams: annual church and entrepreneur membership fees (with entrepreneur packages ranging from €500 to €50,000 per year), one-time product sales of catechism materials and songbooks (e.g., Op Toonhoogte Liedbundel €49.50, Leer en Leef Handleiding €31.50), event and vacation registrations (€199-€1,089 per participant), donations and gifts, and annual subscriptions such as the Bid- en Dankdagmap at €62.50 per year serving 600+ churches and schools. The organization holds ANBI status and the CBF-keurmerk, which together confer tax-deductible donation status and a recognized governance seal.

Distribution is primarily regional and direct-to-church via website, email, Instagram, in-person events, and referral through the member-church network. HGJB pursues partnerships with allied mission and publishing bodies including GZB, IZB, and KokBoekencentrum, and maintains a 60+ partner entrepreneur network that provides financial and operational support. Operations remain anchored in the Netherlands, though vacation programming extends to France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Austria, Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Name

HGJB

Legal name

Hervormd Gereformeerde Jeugdbond

Website

https://hgjb.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HGJB is a Dutch Christian youth association founded in 1910 that provides catechism curricula, youth work programs, training, events, and vacation activities for churches within the Protestantse Kerk in Nederland, supported by a small staff and 350+ volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilthoven

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 fees: Annual membership fees from churches and entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs can join packages from €500-€50,000 per year.
2. Product sales: Sale of catechism materials, methods, songbooks (Op Toonhoogte €49.50), workbooks, and educational resources through the webshop.
3. Event registrations: Revenue from vacation programs (€199-€1089), events like Scholierenweekend and Kerstconferentie, and training sessions.
4. Donations and gifts: Donations from individuals and the entrepreneur network. Gift account: NL 35 RABO 0308 316 835.
5. Subscription services: Annual subscriptions for materials like Bid- en Dankdagmap (€62.50 per year) serving 600+ churches and schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HGJB is a Christian youth association that develops and distributes catechism curricula, youth work programs, congregation-wide engagement materials, the Op Toonhoogte songbook, training sessions, events, and vacation programs for Protestant churches in the Netherlands and surrounding countries. Its resources span ages 3 to 18+ and are accessed through an online method platform, an e-commerce webshop, WhatsApp advisory service, and in-person events.

Product overview

HGJB offers a comprehensive suite of youth ministry resources and programs for Protestant churches in the Netherlands. The portfolio includes catechism methods (Catechese), youth work programs (Jeugdwerk), and congregation-wide materials (Gemeentebreed), covering all age groups from children (3+) to young adults (18+). Key products include Op Toonhoogte songbook, various catechism programs like Follow Me and Leer en Leef, vacation programs, events, and the online Methodeplatform. The organization also provides training, Tiplijn (WhatsApp tips service), and Snelscan assessment tools, all designed to help churches reach youth with the Christian faith.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catechese Methods (Catechism curricula)

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ churches and schools receive Bid- en Dankdagmap annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GZB (Gereformeerde Zendingsbond)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Joint organization of General Members' Meeting and inspiration evenings. GZB and HGJB collaborate on shared activities for the Protestant church community.
• IZBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Joint organization of General Members' Meeting and inspiration evenings. IZB and HGJB collaborate on shared activities.
• KokBoekencentrumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher distributing Op Toonhoogte songbook through their platform including beam version subscription.
• Entrepreneur Network Partners (DUS BV, Van Linden Berg Ingredients, Fietslease Holland, and 60+ others)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness network of 60+ entrepreneurs providing financial support, expertise sharing, and networking. Partners receive quarterly updates, website logo placement, and event access.
• GZB (for Diaconaal project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiaconaal project 'Ik geloof, ik deel' funding channeled through GZB to Albanian and Kosovan churches for missionary and diaconal initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GZB (Gereformeerde Zendingsbond): Dutch Reformed mission society co-developing programming with HGJB; operates in the same Reformed Protestant ecosystem with shared congregations, mission trips, and youth engagement.
• IZB (Interkerkelijk Zendingsbond): Dutch Reformed mission organization already partnered with HGJB; serves overlapping Reformed Protestant constituency with educational and mission programming for youth and young adults.
• Scripture Union Netherlands: International Bible-centered youth and family ministry with a Dutch branch delivering vacation Bible school, school work, and youth programs — directly comparable mission and curriculum offerings.
• Agapè Nederland: Dutch Christian youth mission organization providing Bible-based youth programs, training materials, and camps to churches — directly comparable mission and target market to HGJB.
• Youth for Christ Netherlands: Branch of the international Youth for Christ movement operating in the Netherlands with youth outreach, evangelism programs, and volunteer-driven mission; comparable faith-based youth programming model.
• Jeugd Evangelisatie Nederland (JEN): Dutch organization focused on evangelism among youth through training, materials, and events; comparable target audience (Dutch youth) and faith-based methodology, though more evangelical/reformational than HGJB's specific Reformed orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Young Life: Large, established international faith-based youth organization operating camps, clubs, and volunteer-led outreach — comparable model in scale, mission, and reliance on trained volunteer leaders.
• Bible Study Fellowship (BSF): International organization offering structured Bible study classes and curricula — adjacent mission in delivering biblically-grounded educational programming through local group leaders.
• AWANA: International provider of structured, age-graded Bible curriculum and club programs for children and youth delivered through local churches — directly comparable in content library, training model, and church customer base.

Regional players

• Evangelische Omroep (EO): Dutch Christian media and education organization with faith-based programming for Dutch audiences including youth-focused content — comparable Dutch Protestant constituency, though distributed via media rather than catechetical materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hgjb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hgjb_2

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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