Edward Tandy McGlasson (born July 11, 1956) is a former

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in the

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(NFL) and pastors the Stadium Vineyard Church in

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. Born and raised in Potomac, Maryland, he played for the

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, the

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and the

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before entering full-time ministry. He has spoken at numerous conferences across the country. After getting healed from a knee injury that led to his conversion, McGlasson eventually entered the ministry after another knee injury ended his NFL career. McGlasson has written a book entitled ''The Difference a Father Makes: Calling Out the Magnificent Destiny in Your Children'', published in 2004 by Ampelon Publishing.
Book on publisher's page

Personal

McGlasson and his wife, Jill, live in Orange, California with their five children: Edward, Jessica (her husband Gregory Irwin and granddaughter Isla), Mary, Lukas and Joshua.

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Stadium Vineyard Church
1956 births Living people Players of American football from Annapolis, Maryland American football centers Youngstown State Penguins football players New York Jets players St. Louis Rams players New York Giants players 20th-century American sportsmen {{offensive-lineman-1950s-stub