Capital:
Amsterdam
Population:
16,645,313
Languages:
Dutch (official), Frisian (official)
Religion:
Roman Catholic 31%, Dutch Reformed 13%, Calvinist 7%, Muslim 5.5%, other 2.5%, none 41%
Life Expectancy:
79.25 years
GDP per-capita:
$38,500
Of Interest:
The Netherlands, often referred to as Holland, is the 25th most densely populated country in the world. The people of the Netherlands are amongst the tallest in the world.
Location:
Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany
Voice Of God Recordings - Netherlands
Office Manager:
Brother Heino Buitenkamp
Office Staff - 5 Employees:
Heino Buitenkamp - Office ManagerGerald Buitenkamp - Assistant Office Manager Michelle Buitenkamp - Secretary & Receptionist Timothy BuitenkampMatthew Buitenkamp Short History of Office:
The European Office started out as a missionary outreach center in 1987 at Brother Heino's church in Wildervank from which books and tapes in a few European languages were mailed (or smuggled) to locations throughout Europe. In 1993 the Voice Of God Recordings office was moved to a larger facility, and new translations were added to the inventory, providing quick access to Message material in 10 European languages. In 1998, a new office and distribution center was built in Nieuw-Buinen, the old office no longer big enough to stock materials in the growing number of languages being produced.
Short History of Office Manager:
Brother Heino and his son Brother Gerald manage Voice Of God Recordings European Office, which is located in Nieuw-Buinen, Netherlands. They are also responsible for overseeing the Romanian Office of Voice Of God Recordings. Brother Gerald has been a part of the VGR staff since 1993. In addition to his office duties, Brother Gerald travels extensively throughout Europe for VGR, visiting churches, home fellowships, and individuals. He is responsible for all book, cassette, MP3, DVD, and tract distribution throughout Europe in the various European languages. He is fluent in English, Dutch, and German.