BECOMING BUILDING OWNERS
BUILD ALONG
our vision
“I will firmly plant them there in their own land. They will never again be uprooted from the land I have given them,” says the LORD your God. — Amos 9:15 NLT
We believe it is time to become building owners — firmly planted and established for generations to come.
We are taking the next step: Our own 3,000-seat building in the Haarlemmermeer region, with room to grow — a headquarters for revival in Europe.
The BeginningMay 2013
After three years of Bible school in Tampa, Florida, and several years of faithfully serving in ministry in the United States, Ben & Jacky returned to the Netherlands to answer God’s call.
StartOctober 2013
The start of The River Church at the StayOkay Hotel in Amsterdam-East.
IJburgAugustus 2015
Moved to IJburg and the start of River Bible Institute Netherlands.
New buildingJune 2020
Moved to Amsterdam-Duivendrecht in a new building. Here we experienced explosive growth!
External LocationsApril 2023
After our lease ended, we spent a year using various external locations, such as the RAI, Johan Cruijff Arena, the Royal Tropical Institute, and the Open Air Theatre.
Opening of our own building!March 2024
After an amazing renovation, we were finally able to open the doors of our new building in Hoofddorp.
“I will firmly plant them there in their own land. They will never again be uprooted from the land I have given them,” says the LORD your God.
— Amos 9:15 NLT
Project Phases
1. Preparation & Design – €1.0 million
The foundation begins on paper: permits, architecture, and technical preparation. Here we are already digging in faith.
2. Purchase of the Building/Land – €3.6 million
The place where it will all happen. We are purchasing the building or plot of land where the new River Church building will be located.
3. Structural Shell – €1.8 million
From demolition to structural construction. We are making space – literally – for the new.
4. Installations (water, electricity, plumbing) – €1.5 million
Everything needed to make the building functional and welcoming.
5. Interior Fit-Out – €1.5 million
From chairs to rooms – we are creating a space that radiates excellence.
6. Parking and Outdoor Area – €1.2 million
Ample space for thousands of visitors, even outside the building.
7. River Schools – €1.2 million
Space for training, education, and spiritual equipping – the place where the next leaders are raised up.
8. Kids Church, Youth & Community Space – €1.2 million
Hangout areas, kids’ spaces for all ages, and a spacious lobby to connect with the River family.
9. Lighting, Sound & Media – €0.9 million
The best equipment to broadcast our services online and on TV, everything needed to reach the lost with the Good News!
Join in building what God is doing!
The same God who promised to firmly plant His people then, is with us now. We are stepping out in faith to become building owners. You can be part of this miracle. Build with us. Give today and help establish a headquarters for revival in Europe.
BUILD ALONG