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The Netherlands is more and more missionary. God is more and more unknown. How do we gear our churches to this? How do we speak intelligible language, how do we be present?
God has this world in mind and into that world we are sent. How do we take position, in our surroundings? A good testimony went out from the first congregation in Jerusalem; they stood in the favour of all the people. Of the congregation in Thessalonica, the word of the Lord was said to have spread in their surroundings. What is said of us? How do we carry out the gospel?
To support the churches in this, the deputations have Diaconate, Home missions, Mission, Church order and church law and the Support for local churches joined hands, under the name Church in Mission Situation.
We long for a church that embodies God's love and grace in this world. Communities that feel called with an eye to the people and the world around them. Here you will find examples and practices for inspiration. Videos, stories and the opportunity for coaching or counselling.
Sometimes the threshold of a church is just too high. The pioneer place Verbinding in Hilversum-Noord therefore goes out into the neighbourhood. Read about a church in a playground.
Financial sustainability is one of learning modules of the free online learning environment lerenpionieren.nl. For pioneers and churches who want to get started with new missionary or diaconal initiatives.
Strong cooperation is one of learning modules of the free online learning environment lerenpionieren.nl. For pioneers and churches who want to get started with new missionary or diaconal initiatives.
context-sensitive communication is one of learning modules of the free online learning environment lerenpionieren.nl. For pioneers and churches who want to get started with new missionary or diaconal initiat ...
Missionary couple Hessel and Coby Visser hope to return to the Netherlands this summer. Last April, the farewell ceremony took place in Botswana.
The latest Doorgeven has the theme: Tell the good news. It is full of creative ways to share the gospel. Get inspired.
Your congregation wants to be more missional. But is that feasible for a small congregation? And how then? We will help you get started in a practical webinar. Join us!
The first issue of Doorgeven in 2026 is about courage and hope. This is also the theme of Relief Sunday. Read how courage often leads to encouragement.
