Goede Herderkerk

The Goede Herderkerk is a church located in Bedum, Netherlands. The exact date of its construction is unknown, but it was built in the 20th century.

The church has a modern architectural style with a unique design that sets it apart from other churches in the region. It serves as a house of prayer and worship for those who identify with Christianity.

The church has a belltower that stands tall and proud, adding to its distinctive appearance in the Bedum landscape. Its address is Emmalaan 30, 9781 GA Bedum, Netherlands.

Goede Herderkerk (also known as Noorderkerk) is a Reformed church in Bedum, Groningen province.

• The church was built between 1937 and 1938
• Possesses characteristics of the Amsterdam School and the Delft School
• The designing architect was Egbert Reitsma and the executing architect was Albert Wiersema

The floor plan of the church forms a Greek cross with a tower at its southeastern corner, an annex for the catechism room to the south, and an annex for the church council chamber to the southwest.

The church features stained glass windows made from painted glass in lead frames.

1. In 1976, some renovations took place on the west façade's auxiliary rooms
2. Since 1998, the building has had the status of a national monument
3. In that same year, the church was taken over by the Free Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (on location)
4. In 2003, the church underwent restoration and was repainted to its original colors.
5. From December 2010 until February 2018, the church was closed for worship services
6. Since February 2018, it has been used for worship services of the Reformed Churches (restored), which will merge with the Gereformeerde Kerken in 2024.