Niels-Peter Hedegaard, a passionate pastor with a heart full of commitment and a mind full of systematics, has a life story that has taken him from Vejle to Herning and into the heart of the Apostolic Church community. In 1997, together with his wife May-Britt, he took the bold step of moving to Herning and leading the start-up of a new church in the city. Even before this adventure, Niels-Peter had already made a name for himself as an assistant pastor in the Apostolic Church in Vejle, and his commitment to church life was evident in a variety of leadership roles. The new church in Herning became part of the same network and later joined forces with another church in the city to form what would become the "Open Church" network. The ability to create an overview and a systematic approach is characteristic of his thinking and work. You will often find him in the church, enthusiastically working to improve or rethink different aspects of the church community. In addition to two years in the leadership program at ACTS Academy, Niels-Peter has studied a Master of Applied Theology at Harvest College (Ma.Min). For 16 years, Niels-Peter has been an active part of Apostolic Church Denmark's national leadership and has been responsible for rethinking Mission and SummerCamp in the network. As part of his ministry style, Niels-Peter is known as a team player who brings humor and an unpretentious approach to his tasks. His sermons are practical, relevant and show insight into both the Bible and the challenges of today. On a personal level, Niels-Peter and May-Britt have celebrated 31 years of marriage and have three children who have long since left the nest. Their home, Lille Bassumgaard, on the outskirts of Herning, is the center of community where both church members and guests hang out. In addition to his ministry commitment, Niels-Peter finds time to play squash every week, although he often immerses himself in books in his man cave. His favorite genres range from non-fiction to science and theology, and while fiction is not his strong suit, his passion for learning is undeniable.
