Folkert de Jong

Folkert de Jong is a dedicated minister currently serving at the Moravian Church since March 2025, following a tenure as a dominee/pastor at Protestantse Kerk in Nederland from September 2012 to February 2025, where the focus was on youth, families, and mission. With a background that includes roles as a dominee and proponent, Folkert emphasizes the importance of community with vision and a welcoming atmosphere. Previous experience includes providing home care at Careyn from January 2010 to June 2014 and volunteering at the Ujamaa Centre in South Africa, where involvement centered on contextual Bible study and empowerment programs. Folkert holds a Master's degree in Theological and Ministerial Studies from PThU (2009-2011) and a Master's degree in Theology from Utrecht University (2004-2009).