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title: Welcome to the Augsburg Fortress blog! | David Schoenknecht
description: Rev'd David Schoenknecht--Whenever you think of curricula like Here We Stand, re:form, and Animate, you are thinking of just some of the resources that David has had a hand in creating for Augsburg Fortress/Sparkhouse. He's also managed blog sites, written ebooks, and hosted webinars all in support of our faith formation resources. David is passionate about pedagogical design and wants to do whatever he can to help Christian Education leaders get the most what we create for them and their learners.
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