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About David Stoeger
David Stoeger is a former pastor in the United Methodist and United Church of Christ traditions of Christianity. He holds a Master of Divinity from om Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. David is a former radio broadcaster and journalist turned pastor who mainly served in rural congregations in southeastern Minnesota. He is since working on transitioning into chaplaincy. He was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 36.
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