Nina Hollung: New impulses for the Kreuzkirche in Celle!
Nina Hollung will be ordained on September 25th, 2025 in the Kreuzkirche Celle. Her professional goals: teaching faith and family work.

Nina Hollung: New impulses for the Kreuzkirche in Celle!
What's new in Celle? The Kreuzkirche was recently the scene of a special event: the solemn ordination of Nina Hollung. An important impulse for her path came from Pastor Dr. Alexandra Eimter Bäumer, who encouraged her in her youth with the words: “You would be good for the church.” This encouraging message accompanied Hollung for many years and ultimately led to her theological studies and today's ordination.
The ordination of regional bishop Marianne Gorka was particularly festive, as she addressed the main verse of the service in her sermon. She emphasized that despite her initial doubts, Hollung went her own way and that God was always at her side. This message was certainly well received not only by Hollung, but also touched the many people present.
A diverse professional background
Nina Hollung brings a diverse range of experiences to her new role. In addition to her theology studies, she can look back on an extensive professional career as a deacon, social worker and fundraising manager. She was also active on a voluntary basis in various church and political areas. This diversity makes them a valuable addition to community work. Your skills in outreach, networking and communication are not only important, but also of great importance in dialogue with the community.
Hollung's focus in the community is on one central task: she wants to inspire people to believe and leave a lasting mark. She is particularly interested in how faith can be understood today and what role it plays in everyday life. Her family roots in Celle and her knowledge of the realities of families' lives will also support her in her work.
Community education and its place in the church
The area of community education, which includes educational activities in Christian and Protestant churches, is a central element in this topic. Emphasis is placed on conveying Christian and theological content in everyday life. The area of work ranges from child and youth work to adult education through to pastoral care and charitable activities. Qualification as a community educator is possible through specific studies or training to become a deacon. Hollung thus contributes her diverse experience to the design and life of these key areas of work, always supported by a committed team of volunteers and specialists in her new community.
With her breath of fresh air and her clear goals, Nina Hollung will certainly make a major contribution to the lively community life in the Kreuzkirche. Not only is she a married mother of three, but she is also a passionate woman who really wants to make a difference. All you can say is: God bless and good luck on this new path!