E. Heitke is a teaching pastor, author, and founder of Trellis Church in Sarasota, Florida.

E. Heitke received an MDiv from SEU in April 2023. Currently, E. Heitke is pursing a DMin. E. Heitke has been active in ministry for more than two decades serving in many roles from Next Gen Pastor to College Pastor. Shout outs to all of the amazing professors at SEU. Especially Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. A. J. Swoboda (PhD, Birmingham), both who mentored E. Heitke. Dr. Chris E.W. Green (PhD, Bangor) and Dr. Kenneth J. Archer (PhD, St Andrews) have been instrumental in both church planting and life.