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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.
Members of the evangelism committee travelled to the north of the country and visited a farm in Groningen and an abbey in Friesland. What can we learn from the pioneers in these places?
We all have the vocation to be missional. As a theologian in particular, you can play a role in driving missionary work. That is why we invited TUA students to guest lectures.
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.
‘Making disciples’ is the theme of the latest issue of Doorgeven. God uses all sorts of ways to help people grow in their faith. Read the inspiring stories.
You, human being, have been told what is right. If you apply these words from Micah 6:8 to your daily life, you will find they are not as straightforward as they seem. That is what Micah Sunday 2026 is all about.
No time for extra evangelism projects? Find out in this free webinar how your church can be mission-focused through existing activities and deepen relationships within the local community. Join us!
Missionary couple Hessel and Coby Visser hope to return to the Netherlands this summer. Last April, the farewell ceremony took place in Botswana.
