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description: Todd has invested over 30 years in serving churches, having served as a worship pastor for over 15 years, a church elder for more than a decade, and in various ministry leadership roles in both the business and non-profit sectors. As the original founder and developer of ChurchStaffing.com, Todd fundamentally changed the way thousands of churches search for pastors and staff on the internet. Todd is a graduate of Cedarville University, and lives in Bryan, OH with his wife, Dawn. (12)
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June 09, 2026

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June 05, 2026

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June 05, 2026

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May 29, 2026

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May 28, 2026

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May 27, 2026

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May 26, 2026

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May 25, 2026

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