Shawnee Park Christian Reformed Church
Staff & Leaders

Nicholas Hopkins
Pastor

Rev. Nicholas Hopkins (M.Div.), Pastor Rev. Nicholas Hopkins was ordained as the Pastor of Shawnee Park Christian Reformed Church in 2012, after serving as Shawnee Park’s Ministry Coordinator (2010). Before coming to Shawnee Park, Pastor Nick served as the Choir Director and a Worship Leader at Madison Square Church. Pastor Nick earned his Bachelors in Communication from Calvin College (2007) and a Master of Divinity, focusing on Church Leadership and Pastoral Care, from Calvin Theological Seminary (2012). As an accomplished vocalist, Pastor Nick first began singing in church and as a member of the renown Florida Boychoir. He has toured across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, has had the opportunity to work with globally recognized musicians and conductors, and now serves as the Director of the Shawnee Park Chorale. Pastor Nick serves as a Church Visitor for Classic Grand Rapids East of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, is the Vice President of Safe Haven Ministries' Board (an organization helping women and children find freedom from domestic violence), and volunteers with Broadway Grand Rapids. He enjoys traveling, singing, and spending time with Megan, his wife