Abeltje Hoogenkamp

(1969) is a pastor and a spiritual worker in the Amsterdam Sint Lucas Andreas Hospital. Hoogenkamp is a member of the Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) and distinguishes herself with her committed performances in various articles and debates on social themes. She studied theology at the University of Amsterdam and followed the postdoctoral pastor training of the Dutch Reformed Church in Leiden. In addition to her work in the hospital she delivers sermons in 'ordinary' churches. In May 2006 she won the public award in the ‘Sermon of the Year’ competition, organised by NCRV (a protestant radio and tv channel) and Trouw (a protestant daily paper).