Nick Hettinger
Student Ministry Leader
Nick graduated from Grace College and Theological Seminary with a B.A. in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies and a M.A. in Local Church Ministry. Upon graduation Nick was hired here at Orchard Hill Church.
Prior to coming to Orchard Hill, Nick served back in his home state of Indiana undergoing several internships and apprenticeships all focused on various student ministry settings.
Nick is looking forward to being responsive to God’s calling in his life as he leads the High School students here to become more like Christ.
Nick and his wife Emma currently live in Wexford.
Content from Nick
Nick Hettinger explores why church history matters for every believer, addressing three key reasons Christians should care about the past. He hopes readers will discover how studying historical doctrines, recognizing our extended spiritual family, and understanding God's faithfulness through the ages can deepen their own faith and appreciation for the church's rich heritage.
Nick Hettinger explores how believers should respond to conviction and guilt over sin, distinguishing between godly sorrow that leads to repentance and worldly grief that produces spiritual death. Learn to embrace God's conviction as a gift and find freedom from shame through His faithful forgiveness.
In a world constantly vying for our attention, Nick Hettinger explores the biblical perspective on where we should focus our minds and hearts. Drawing from Colossians 3, it offers practical insights on how to shift our focus from fleeting earthly distractions to eternal, Christ-centered living, promising a path to true peace and meaningful existence in today's chaotic world.
There is no doubt that being in middle school and high school nowadays is more demanding than it has ever been, but the staggering truth is that within these demands and expectations, being a middle or high schooler today is also lonelier than it has ever been.
In a world that is becoming more consumed by screens and social media, it may seem like we have only two options, abandon or conform. That today’s students need to either be completely disconnected from social media or have free range, but what if there was a God-honoring third option?
Nick Hettinger challenges the "learned helplessness" many Christians feel toward sin, asking whether we truly understand what Christ accomplished on the cross. Discover how the power of the Holy Spirit means you are no longer obligated to sin — and how that changes everything about how you live.