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Walnut Hill Bible Church pastor steps down after 29 years of leading Baraboo congregation

Jake Prinsen | News Republic
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Pastors Dave Hutchens and Dan Gunderson — Senior pastor Dave Hutchens, left, and associate pastor Dan Gunderson, right, will switch leadership roles at Walnut Hill Bible Church next month. Hutchens has served 29 years as the church's senior pastor.
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The Rev. Dave Hutchens is stepping down after 29 years at the helm of Walnut Hill Bible Church, but he’s not ready to leave the ministry behind for good.

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Pastor Dave Hutchens — Dave Hutchens will step down from his senior pastor postion at Walnut Hill Bible Church next month after 29 years of service. He will switch leadership roles with associate pastor Dan Gunderson.
JAKE PRINSEN/News Republic

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