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Fraud in Ministry - part 4
November 28th, 2023
Chris Miller and Rollie Demos wrap up this month's topic as they discus pracitcal steps to take if you discover fraud in your ministry.
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Fraud in Ministry - part 3
November 21st, 2023
Chris Miller and Rollie Demos discuss effective, inexpensive internal controls that can be put in place to help minimize the risk of fraud in your …
Fraud in Ministry - part 2
November 14th, 2023
Chris Miller continues his discussion with Rollie Demos as they share stories of fraud in ministry.
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Fraud in Ministry - part 1
November 7th, 2023
Chris Miller interviews Rollie Demos, internal auditor for the Assemblies of God, as they discuss the impact fraud can have on your ministry.
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Personal Finances for Pastors - part 2
October 31st, 2023
Chris Miller continues his discussion with Laura Murphy, Director of Development for the Missouri United Methodist Foundation, as they explore issues and offer tips related to the personal finances of pastors.
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Personal Finances for Pastors - part 1
October 24th, 2023
Chris Miller talks with Laura Murphy, Director of Development for the Missouri United Methodist Foundation, as they discuss issues related to the personal finances of pastors.
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Healthy Money Relationships in the Church - part 2
October 17th, 2023
Chris Miller continues his conversation with Neil Franks, president of the Missouri Baptist Foundation, as they share advice on how churches can have healthy relationships and discussions about money.
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Healthy Money Relationships in the Church - part 1
October 10th, 2023
Chris Miller talks with Neil Franks, president of the Missouri Baptist Foundation, as they discuss how churches can have healthy relationships and discussions about money.
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Investing & Planned Giving in Churches
October 3rd, 2023
Chris Miller interviews Mark Lail, President of the Nazarene Foundation, as they discuss how foundations can assist churches with financial planning and giving.
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Budgeting Basics - part 4
September 26th, 2023
Chris Miller talks with staff this month as they discuss budgeting basics for your ministry.
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Budgeting Basics - part 3
September 19th, 2023
Chris Miller talks with staff this month as they discuss budgeting basics for your ministry.
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Budgeting Basics - part 2
September 12th, 2023
Chris Miller talks with staff this month as they discuss budgeting basics for your ministry.
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Budgeting Basics - part 1
September 5th, 2023
Chris Miller talks with staff this month as they discuss budgeting basics for your ministry.
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IT for Churches - part 5
August 29th, 2023
Chris Miller wraps up his conversation with Nathan Maxwell as they discuss IT topics like software considerations and planning a security system.
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IT for Churches - part 4
August 22nd, 2023
Chris Miller and Nathan Maxwell start their discussion this week with a controversial tech topic - Mac or PC? They also talk about other device …
IT for Churches - part 3
August 15th, 2023
Chris Miller continues his conversation with Nathan Maxwell as they discuss planning and strategies related to technology in your ministry.
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IT for Churches - part 2
August 8th, 2023
Chris Miller and Nathan Maxwell discuss some basic terminology regarding IT in ministry.
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IT for Churches - part 1
August 1st, 2023
Chris Miller talks with Nathan Maxwell about the importance of managing IT resources in churches.
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Church Planting - part 4
July 25th, 2023
Chris Miller talks with Michael Porter about his experience planting Fellowship of Grace.
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Church Planting - part 3
July 18th, 2023
Chris Miller and Matthew Marrs continue the conversation on church planting as they discuss engaging other churches and preparing for a church plant.
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Church Planting - part 2
July 11th, 2023
Chris Miller talks with Matthew Marrs about the importance of church planting.
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Church Planting - part 1
July 4th, 2023
Chris Miller talks with Matthew Marrs about the importance of church planting.
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Marketing and the church - part 4
June 27th, 2023
Chris Miller and Dave Gordon wrap up this months series as the discuss mistakes to avoid, and the difference between marketing an event and you ministry on an ongoing basis.
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Marketing and the church - part 3
June 20th, 2023
Chris Miller and Dave Gordon from Life 88.5 discuss common mistakes when marketing your ministry, and how to avoid them.
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Marketing and the church - part 2
June 13th, 2023
Chris Miller interviews Dave Gordon from Life 88.5. They discuss the important role storytelling plays in marketing.
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Marketing and the Church - part 1
June 6th, 2023
Chris Miller interviews Dave Gordon from Life 88.5. They dive into what it means to market your ministry - and advertising is only a small part of it.
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Leadership development - part 5
May 30th, 2023
Chris Miller and Pastor Curt Vignery discuss identifying, growing, and developing volunteer leaders.
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Leadership development - part 4
May 23rd, 2023
Chris Miller and Eddie Estep discuss practical steps pastors can take to develop their leadership skills.
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Leadership development - part 3
May 16th, 2023
Chris Miller and Randy Mays discuss some practical aspects of leadership devleopment.
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Leadership Development - part 2
May 9th, 2023
Chris Miller and John Pickens continue their conversation as they discuss empowering and releasing leaders.
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Leadership Development - part 1
May 2nd, 2023
Chris Miller and John Pickens, Executive Pastor of College Church of the Nazarene, begin this month's topic by discussing how to select and develop …
Insurance - part 4
April 25th, 2023
Chris Miller and Tyler Foster wrap up thier discussion with final thoughts on buying insurance and how to mitigate risk in your ministry.
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Insurance - part 3
April 18th, 2023
Chris Miller and Tyler Foster discuss different types of insurance carriers, and some things to consider when choosing an insurance policy for your …
Insurance - part 2
April 11th, 2023
Chris Miller and Tyler Foster discuss different types of insurance and the many things your organization should consider when choosing a plan.
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Insurance - part 1
April 4th, 2023
Chris Miller and Tyler Foster discuss Insurance and the Church.
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Human Resources - part 4
March 28th, 2023
Dr. Miller and Brian Huston conclude the series with a discussion on the challenges surrounding employee termination.
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Human Resources - part 3
March 21st, 2023
Dr. Miller and Brian Huston discuss the difficult subject of employee discipline.
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Human Resources - part 2
March 14th, 2023
Dr. Glenn A Miller continues the discussion with Brian Huston about Human Resources. This week they discuss the hiring process, including advertising, onboarding, job descriptions, and more.
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Human Resources - part 1
March 7th, 2023
Dr. Glenn A. Miller interviews Brian Huston of Outright HR regarding Human Resources. This episode focuses on the importance of a quality handbook and what to include inside of this important document.
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Understanding Financial Statements - part 4
February 28th, 2023
This final week wraps up the conversation with Dr. Glenn Miller as he discusses financial statements and how they relate to good stewardship in your ministry.
Understanding Financial Statements - part 3
February 21st, 2023
Chris Miller continues the conversation with Dr. Glenn Miller on the importance of good financial statements.
Understanding Financial Statements - part 2
February 14th, 2023
Chris Miller interviews Dr. Glenn Miller about the different types of accounting formats and audit services available to churches.
Understanding Financial Statements - part 1
February 7th, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Jim Lehman, senior vice president of Central Bank of the Midwest. They discuss the importance of having clear financial records for your ministry.
Vision and Mission - part 5
January 31st, 2023
Chris Miller concludes the interview with Pastor Kevin as they discuss leadership and managing change in the church.
Vision and Mission - part 4
January 24th, 2023
Chris Miller continues the discussion with Pastor Kevin as they talk about keeping vision and mission central while adjusting or making changes in the church.
Vision and Mission part 3
January 17th, 2023
Chris Miller interviews Pastor Kevin from College Church of the Nazarene about his experience with vision and mission as a pastor.
Vision and Mission part 2
January 10th, 2023
Dr. Miller continues the discussion of vision and mission in the church.
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Vision and Mission part 1
January 3rd, 2023
Dr. Miller answers questions about vision and mission in the church
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Embracing the JOY of the season
December 27th, 2022
Dr. Glenn A. Miller interviews some very special guests on how to maintain joy during the busy Christmas season.
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How can Ministry Leaders Embrace the JOY of the Season - part three
December 20th, 2022
Dr. Glenn A. Miller interviews his colleague on maintaining joy during the busy Christmas season.
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How can Ministry Leaders Embrace the JOY of the Season - part two
December 13th, 2022
Dr. Glenn A. Miller interviews Pastors Phillip and Susan O'Reilly on maintaining joy and peace during the busy Christmas season.
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How can Ministry Leaders Embrace the JOY of the Season - part one
December 6th, 2022
Dr. Glenn A. Miller interviews his colleague, Dr. Gary Mathes on how to intentially set boundaries during the busiest and happiest season of all - …
Reducing Fraud in Ministry - part five
November 29th, 2022
Today wraps up our month-long series on fraud. We'll give some final advice and steps to take if fraud is discovered or suspected in your ministry.
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Reducing Fraud in Ministry - part four
November 22nd, 2022
This month’s theme for the “Leadership and the Church” podcast is “Reducing Fraud in Ministry.” Some of you might already be questioning the title “Reducing Fraud in Ministry” because it implies that fraud is already …
Reducing Fraud in Ministry - part three
November 15th, 2022
This month’s theme for the “Leadership and the Church” podcast is “Reducing Fraud in Ministry.” Some of you might already be questioning the title “Reducing Fraud in Ministry” because it implies that fraud is already …
Reducing Fraud in Ministry - part two
November 8th, 2022
This month’s theme for the “Leadership and the Church” podcast is “Reducing Fraud in Ministry.” Some of you might already be questioning the title “Reducing Fraud in Ministry” because it implies that fraud is already …
Reducing Fraud in Ministry - part one
November 1st, 2022
This month’s theme for the “Leadership and the Church” podcast is “Reducing Fraud in Ministry.” Some of you might already be questioning the title “Reducing Fraud in Ministry” because it implies that fraud is already …
Ministry Leader and Staff Care - part 4
October 25th, 2022
In the final episode of this month's topic - Ministry Leader and Staff Care - Dr. Miller interviews Dr. Ken Parker on how to care for yourself and your family. This month coincides with Pastor Appreciation Month.
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Ministry Leader and Staff Care - part 3
October 18th, 2022
In the third episode of this month's topic - Ministry Leader and Staff Care - Dr. Miller interviews Dr. Jeren Rowell on how to care for ministry staff. This month coincides with Pastor Appreciation Month.
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Ministry Leader and Staff Care - part 2
October 11th, 2022
In the second episode of this month's topic - Ministry Leader and Staff Care - Dr. Miller interviews Dr. Eddie Estep on how to care for the senior leader. This month coincides with Pastor Appreciation Month.
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Ministry Leader and Staff Care - part 1
October 4th, 2022
In the introductory episode of this month's topic - Ministry Leader and Staff Care - Dr. Miller interviews Clint Thomas, Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist. This month coincides with Pastor Appreciation Month.
Balancing Grace with Accountability - part four
September 27th, 2022
In this last episode of our Grace vs. Accountability series, Dr. Glenn Miller again interviews Jennifer Ross, VP of Miller Management.
In this episode, they discuss Hershey Hiring Quadrant as it pertains to extending …
Balancing Grace with Accountability - part 3
September 20th, 2022
In the third episode of our Grace vs. Accountability series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Dr. Ken Parker, Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Kearney .
They discuss practical tips for managing staff, from expectations and …
Balancing Grace with Accountability - part two
September 13th, 2022
In the second episode of our Grace vs. Accountability series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Janet Fog, Head of School for Maranatha Christian Academy.
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Balancing Grace with Accountability - part one
September 6th, 2022
In this introductory episode of our Grace vs. Accountability series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Jennifer Ross, VP of Miller Management.
In this episode, they discuss when it's okay to extend grace and when we need to …
Encouraging Ministry Stories
August 30th, 2022
On the fifth Tuesday of the month, we will provide a bonus Encouraging episode consisting of sound bites from our guests.
In today's episode our guest share some of their most encouraging ministry stories.
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The Discipline of Hiring in Ministry - part 4
August 23rd, 2022
Our current series helps give you practical advice on how to hire the right person for your ministry. This episode focuses on Assessing the Candidates and Forming an Effective Offer. In the fourth episode of our …
The Discipline of Hiring in Ministry - part 3
August 16th, 2022
In the third episode of our Hiring series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Tracy Hale from Youth Volunteer Corps. In this episode, they discuss the …
The Discipline of Hiring in Ministry - part 2
August 9th, 2022
In the second episode of our Hiring series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Tracy Hale from Youth Volunteer Corps. Creating success criteria and …
The Discipline of Hiring in Ministry - part 1
August 2nd, 2022
In the first episode of our Hiring series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Tracy Hale from Youth Volunteer Corps. Together they have countless hours of …
Balancing Faith and Stewardship - part 4
July 26th, 2022
In the fourth episode of our Balancing Faith and Stewardship series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Eric Burger, Executive Director at Shelter KC for a real life lesson of stewarship in action.
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Balancing Faith and Stewardship - part 3
July 19th, 2022
In the third episode of our Balancing Faith and Stewardship series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Dr. Jeren Rowell from the Nazarene Theological …
Balancing Faith and Stewardship - part 2
July 12th, 2022
In the second episode of our Balancing Faith and Stewardship series, Dr. Glenn Miller interviews Janet Fogh for a real life lesson of stewarship in action.
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Balancing Faith and Stewardship - part 1
July 7th, 2022
In this first episode of the series of Balancing Stewardship and Faith, Dr. Glenn Miller and Dr. Neil Franks dive into the dictionary and biblical definitions of both Stewardship and Faith.
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Ep 124, Andy Braams, A Goodbye & Transition to Miller Management
June 6th, 2022
Andy reminisces about being the host of Christian Educator Weekly (and Monthly). He talks about the origins of the podcast and the transition to a new host and shares about a few highlights and lessons learned in …
Ep 123, Andy Braams, Allocating Ministry Focus
May 2nd, 2022
Andy dives into an administrative concept by having listeners consider how much time, money, energy, etc. is put into each of the five core areas of the church. But to make those areas work, a sixth area is needed. …
Ep 122, Andy Braams, Preaching & Teaching Plus Cancel Culture
April 4th, 2022
Teaching and preaching are not the same and both have importance. Andy shares a key distinction between them. He then dives into how a recent …
Episode 121, "Dr. Rodney Harrison Flips the Mic on Dr. Andy Braams"
March 7th, 2022
The mic was flipped on Andy on a different podcast (Biblical Perspectives on Aging) to discuss his faith and beliefs as he joined Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries as Vice-President of Operations. The episode …
Ep 120, Andy Braams, Personal Administration
February 28th, 2022
Using 1 Timothy 3 as a launch-point, Andy shares why personal administration is important and how his decision to move Christian Educator Weekly (CEW) to Christian Educator Monthly (CEM) is due to him seeking to manage …
Ep 119, Andy Braams, "Series Conclusion: Have A System"
February 21st, 2022
It is helpful to know the different levels (as defined on this podcast) and how to minister to each group, but something is missing. We need a system …
Ep 118, Andy Braams, "D4s, Empowered & Empowering"
February 14th, 2022
The fourth and final step in the discipleship process is D4. At this step, people move from engaged to empowered. And because they are empowered, the …
Ep 117, Andy Braams, D3s - Time to Engage
February 7th, 2022
The third step in the discipleship levels (D3) is one when true engagement begins. While people need to connect with others in the previous levels, …
Ep 116, Andy Braams, Q & A
January 31st, 2022
This week's questions are the result of a phone conversation with a student. The topics are:
- What is important in a new church plant?
- How do you …
Ep 115, Andy Braams, Level D2, A Critical Step
January 24th, 2022
With a renewed voice, Andy continues the series discussing the D2s and shares why this step is critical in the present and for the future.
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Ep 114, Andy Braams, NO VOICE
January 17th, 2022
CEW will hopefully return next week as normal. Andy did not have a voice at the time this episode was to be recorded. The discussion on the current …
Ep 113, Andy Braams, Level D1, New to the Faith
January 10th, 2022
The series continues with a brief look at the D1s and a couple of ideas on what is important for them as they get plugged into the Church shortly after their new birth (salvation).
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Ep 112, Andy Braams, A Quick Review & A Major Announcement
January 3rd, 2022
As we resume the series on moving individuals from attending to engaged in service, Andy provides a quick recap of the levels of the Unchurched. He also shares a major announcement about CEW.
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Ep 111, Dr. Randall Stone (Replay of Ep 69, Top 2021 Episodes #1)
December 27th, 2021
In this replay episode (the most downloaded episode of 2021), Dr. Randall Stone, of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Discipleship Pastor …
Ep 110, Mark Devries & Scott Pontier (Replay Ep 60, Top 2021 Episodes #3)
December 20th, 2021
In this replay episode (#2 most downloaded of the year, Ep 60), Mark Devries and Scott Pontier provide valuable insights on ministering to young …
Ep 109, Andy Braams (Replay Ep 63, Top 2021 Episodes #3)
December 13th, 2021
In this replay episode (#3 most downloaded of the year), Andy discusses three ways that discipleship and administration can be related. The topic comes from a conversation in a recent class he was teaching. After the …
Ep 108, Dr. Nathan Rose (COVID Update 20 Months Later)
December 6th, 2021
Just after the pandemic began to shut down much of the world in March 2020, Nathan Rose joined Andy to talk about THE CHURCH, and how his church (Liberty Baptist Church) was navigating the early days.
Recently, Andy …
Ep 107, Andy Braams, Q&A
November 29th, 2021
The "mailbag" was light this month, but one important topic was mentioned - plagiarism in the church.
Andy discusses several reasons why plagiarism is wrong for pastors and teachers within the church (Church).
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Ep 106, Andy Braams, U1s Primed for a Response
November 22nd, 2021
In the last group of the unchurched individuals (U1s) as defined by Thom Rainer, we find a group that is on the brink of making a decision to receive the gift of eternal life from God through Jesus. Andy covers some …
Ep 105, Andy Braams, Insights to the U2s
November 15th, 2021
Andy moves to cover the level of U2 (Unchurched 2s, as defined by Thom Rainer). This group still has some confusion on biblical matters, but has a general understanding of heaven, hell, salvation, etc. Andy shares …
Ep 104, Andy Braams, Connecting with the U3s
November 8th, 2021
This week, Andy moves to the U3 level (Unchurched 3s, as defined by Thom Rainer). This group has some knowledge of Jesus but is generally confused on the real truth of the gospel. At the end of the episode, Andy shares …
Ep 103, Andy Braams, Who Are the U4s?
November 1st, 2021
As he did with the group most hostile towards God and the church, Andy provides a few characteristics that are generally true of those who are one step removed from the previous group. This group is still unchurched, …
Ep 102, Andy Braams, Guest to Member in 5 Steps
October 25th, 2021
In an effort to provide a quicker look at moving people through the process of guest to member, And discusses an article from Church Fuel that provides a five step process. A link to the original article is included …
Ep 101, Andy Braams, The Unchurched 5s
October 18th, 2021
Andy provides a few characteristics that are generally true of those who are least likely to attend church or show any appreciation for God. Near the end of the episode, he provides a couple of options to attempt to …
Ep 100, Andy Braams, Reconsidering the Baseball Model
October 11th, 2021
Many years ago, Rick Warren introduced a very simple, and effective (because it was simple) model using a baseball field to help communicate moving people to higher levels of commitment and engagement. Andy expands the …
Ep 99, Andy Braams, 9 Levels (10 Steps) of Assimilation
October 4th, 2021
To formally kick off the new series on helping people move from being a visitor to being actively engaged in the church (a topic requested by a listener), Andy identifies nine different levels that someone may need to …
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