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Continental Reformed

Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Sioux Center

435 N Main Ave, Sioux Center, IA 51250
NRC — Three Forms of Unity (Continental Reformed)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Herman Hofman
Founded Unknown
Denomination NRC
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website netherlandsreformed.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No dedicated men's group documented
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only ordination per Three Forms; complementarian/patriarchal
Male-only elders + deacons per Three Forms — complementarian/patriarchal
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
NRC — Three Forms of Unity (Belgic, Heidelberg, Dort); very conservative experiential Dutch Reformed
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Assessment
Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Sioux Center is pastored by Rev. Herman Hofman. NRC is a very conservative experiential Dutch Reformed federation (Gereformeerde Gemeenten) holding the Three Forms of Unity with strong emphasis on experiential preaching and old-paths Reformed piety. Operates the Netherlands Reformed Christian School.
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Enrichment Notes

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  1. [1] Live source nrcrws.org/nrc-churches-north-america-holland/
  2. [2] Live source netherlandsreformed.org

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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