Hinte church, Brick Gothic church in Hinte, Germany.

Hinte church is a brick building in northern German Gothic style featuring pointed arch windows and characteristic red masonry patterns. The geometric arrangement of bricks and the vertical lines of the facades define its appearance.

The present church was built in the second half of the 15th century as a provost church of the Diocese of Münster, where synodal courts also sat. Its wall structure, tracery and vaults closely resemble the monastery church of Ter Apel, consecrated in 1501, dating it stylistically around 1500. The north wall of an earlier building was probably incorporated, and a chapel and sacristy added later were demolished, perhaps during the 1688 repair recorded in a vault.

The church was dedicated to St Martin and served as a provost church of the Diocese of Münster, where synodal courts were held alongside services. Two grave slabs by Vincent Lukas showing the Dance of Death, including one of Oeffer Emke Ripperda who died in 1547, are kept here. The pulpit carved by Albert Frerichs in 1695 has herms, twisted columns and a large hexagonal sounding board.

The building stands in the center of the village and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should check opening times in advance since churches are not always open to the public.

The free-standing bell tower, separate from the church, dates from the 13th century and is the oldest part of the ensemble. Its two bells differ greatly: the large bronze bell was cast in 1789 by Mammeus Fremy and Mammeus F. Heidefeld and weighs 2750 kg, while the small one was cast in iron in 1959 at the Wilhelmshütte in Bornum.