Education

Bachelor of Music Education - Bradley University (Peoria, IL) 1999
Master of Divinity - The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (Chicago, IL) 2005
Mini MBA in Non-Profit Management - The University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) 2009

Work Experience

Middle/High School Chorus and Band Teacher - Dunlap CUSD #323 (Dunlap, IL) 1999-2001
Associate Pastor - Grace Lutheran Church (Waseca, MN) 2005-2010
Pastor - People of Hope Lutheran Church (Rochester, MN) 2010-Present

Community Service

Board of Directors for Family Promise Rochester (Click here)
Jefferson Award Winner for Community Service (2023) (KTTC Story)
Bi-monthly volunteer at the Dorothy Day Hospitality House (Click Here)
Mentor for Bolder Options (Click here)
Former Team Director for the Rochester Mountain Biking Team (Click here)
Performed with the Rochester Civic Theater (Click Here)
Co-founding Pastor of the Open Table Food Truck Ministry in Rochester
Former Board President for Good Earth Village (Click Here)
Former Advisory Board Member for the Diversity Council of Rochester
Former Board President of the Rochester Off-Campus Charter High School (now known as Rosa Parks Charter High School)
Former Dean of the Zumbro River Conference of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA
Former member of the Congregational Renewal Table of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA
Former member of the Committee on Discipline of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA
Founding Member of the Steele-Waseca Chapter of Habitat for Humanity
Helped to organize a fundraiser for the Eagles Cancer Telethon that raised nearly $600,000 for cancer research
Helped to develop the Launch Project (speaker series) at Good Earth Village
Helped to establish the Youth Servant Leadership Institute at Good Earth Village
Helped to develop the Serving Christ in the World Youth Leadership Initiative at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Additional Information

Trained as a personal and organizational coach
Trained as a community organizer
Married to my high school sweetheart (Karen). My son (Tucker) is a first year student at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA.

Endorsements

Faith in Minnesota
Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate
Sierra Club
Brooke Carlson, Current Rochester City Council President (see video)
Liz Boldon, Minnesota State Senator (SD25) (see video)
Julie Workman, Rochester Resident: "I live in Ward 1 so, I can't vote for Dan, but the vote of each individual council member can impact everyone who lives in Rochester, which is why I'm supporting Dan Doering.”
Scotty Kretchman, Rochester Resident: “It's been incredibly energizing to spend time campaigning with Pastor Dan. He's passionate about serving everyone in his community regardless of political views or background. I voted for him last Friday because I know he'll use his voice on the city council to advocate for equity, compassion, and cooperation. I'm also confident that he is the right candidate to repair the harm done by his would-be predecessor. Strong, competent leadership on the city council is overdue for Ward 6. Pastor Dan can deliver. If you live in Ward 6 and haven't voted yet, I encourage you to vote for Dan Doering. If you live in Rochester and are unsure of which ward you live in, you can find out on the city website.”

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