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M O V E M E N T
- a compilation
The PRAYER:
- Use Me Lord to Start a Movement
- Teach Me Lord to Usher a Movement
- LSB to the Nations [Launch; Start; Begin]
The KEY WORDS:
SPAWN INVEST MULTIPLY UNLEASH ENTRUST SPOT FAITHFUL LEGACY
FIRE ABLAZE MOVE SPILL
The STORIES NEEDED:
- WHO started Movements
- INGREDIENTS to a MOVEMENT
The VERSES:
2 Timothy 2:2
Matthew Mark Luke John Acts CLASSIC VERSES on GLOBAL TAKING
Psalm 67:1, 2
NEHEMIAH's LEADERSHIP
(see how he stirred a nation; volunteers)
The ARTICLES of OTHERS:
- Leaders who Wants to be Wanted VERSUS Replaced Principle
MORE THOUGHTS from CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ):
Defining Spiritual Movements: An Illustration
Do you understand the difference between ministry and a spiritual movement?
By Steve Sellers | 21 . August . 2008
The ARTICLES of OTHERS:
- Leaders who Wants to be Wanted VERSUS Replaced Principle
MORE THOUGHTS from CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ):
Defining Spiritual Movements: An Illustration
Do you understand the difference between ministry and a spiritual movement?
By Steve Sellers | 21 . August . 2008
Anyone can count the seeds in one apple.
But if every seed is a possible tree, who can count the apples in each seed?
Spiritual Leadership
Now It's Your Turn
What does Campus Crusade for Christ mean by spiritual movements? A familiar illustration uses an apple falling to the ground.
Inside that apple are many seeds. As that apple breaks open, those seeds receive nutrients and water, and they begin to grow and sprout into another tree, producing more apples.
Anyone can count the seeds in one apple, but no one can count how many apples there are yet to grow from one apple seed. That is a picture of a movement taking place organically.
Think of that apple as a believer willing to go wherever God leads.
He bursts forth with seeds of the gospel message.
For an individual who receives that message and chooses to follow Christ, the seed takes root. So we pour out our lives into others and God provides the nourishment for them to grow in faith. He brings along the grace and the truth to produce change in them.
Just as the end result is another apple tree that produces more apples, the young Christian learns how to reach others, and the number of new believers grows from there.
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Movements Different Than Ministry?
Sometimes the best way to think about a movement is to picture how it contrasts to just having a ministry.
Spiritual Leadership
Now It's Your Turn
What does Campus Crusade for Christ mean by spiritual movements? A familiar illustration uses an apple falling to the ground.
Inside that apple are many seeds. As that apple breaks open, those seeds receive nutrients and water, and they begin to grow and sprout into another tree, producing more apples.
Anyone can count the seeds in one apple, but no one can count how many apples there are yet to grow from one apple seed. That is a picture of a movement taking place organically.
Think of that apple as a believer willing to go wherever God leads.
He bursts forth with seeds of the gospel message.
For an individual who receives that message and chooses to follow Christ, the seed takes root. So we pour out our lives into others and God provides the nourishment for them to grow in faith. He brings along the grace and the truth to produce change in them.
Just as the end result is another apple tree that produces more apples, the young Christian learns how to reach others, and the number of new believers grows from there.
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Movements Different Than Ministry?
Sometimes the best way to think about a movement is to picture how it contrasts to just having a ministry.
Ministry involves connecting the lost to Jesus and engaging them in life-changing discipleship.
If we stop there, we are content to just count the seeds in the apple. However we want to focus farther down the road - seeing apple trees within each seed, and trusting God to use us as He completes that future.
We want to think beyond ourselves.
Ministry becomes a movement when people begin to multiply their lives into others. The people involved come up with the new ideas, the new strategies, the new resources to help be even more effective.
So, a movement occurs when:
the lost are connected to Jesus
life-changing discipleship occurs
multiplication of leaders takes place
those involved are generating the resources they need to be even more effective
If we stop there, we are content to just count the seeds in the apple. However we want to focus farther down the road - seeing apple trees within each seed, and trusting God to use us as He completes that future.
We want to think beyond ourselves.
Ministry becomes a movement when people begin to multiply their lives into others. The people involved come up with the new ideas, the new strategies, the new resources to help be even more effective.
So, a movement occurs when:
the lost are connected to Jesus
life-changing discipleship occurs
multiplication of leaders takes place
those involved are generating the resources they need to be even more effective
Editor's Note:
Steve's illustration and definition of a movement is part
2 of a 4-part series on spiritual leadership. Part 3 will address
common obstacles to building spiritual movements.
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Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
5 common challenges overcome by movement builders around the world.
By Sarah Freyermuth | 04 . September . 2008
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Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
5 common challenges overcome by movement builders around the world.
By Sarah Freyermuth | 04 . September . 2008
This article is part 3 of a 4-part series on spiritual leadership.
Spiritual Leadership
Now It's Your Turn
Part 1: A Quest to Find More
Part 2: Defining Spiritual Movements
Part 3: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
For most Christians, the desire to help others know God runs deep. It's why we teach a Sunday school class, host a prayer meeting or give financially to missionaries around the world.
We then embrace the hope for a long-lasting legacy. We want others to continue and even expand what we have started.
Common challenges jeopardize that foundation for the future, bringing discouragement and doubt. But they also provide opportunities for growth, inviting a complete dependence on God to change both hearts and lives.
Obstacle 1:
Now It's Your Turn
Part 1: A Quest to Find More
Part 2: Defining Spiritual Movements
Part 3: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
For most Christians, the desire to help others know God runs deep. It's why we teach a Sunday school class, host a prayer meeting or give financially to missionaries around the world.
We then embrace the hope for a long-lasting legacy. We want others to continue and even expand what we have started.
Common challenges jeopardize that foundation for the future, bringing discouragement and doubt. But they also provide opportunities for growth, inviting a complete dependence on God to change both hearts and lives.
Obstacle 1:
The Comfort of the Status Quo
Already leading a women's Bible study, Jessica Wicks appeared to be doing just fine. She consistently prepared for each week's lesson. She prayed for God to work in the lives of her group members. She didn't shy away from intimidating subjects like personal evangelism.
After hearing the concept of spiritual movements explained though, she realized she needed to take her women's small group another step forward.
"It's not enough for me to simply teach spiritual truths, hoping the faith of the women will blossom," said Jessica. "My goal in leading them is so that they, in turn, lead others."
Practical Solution:
As a Bible study leader, Jessica had the opportunity to teach and train her group members to lead groups of their own, not just stay a part of hers. A commitment to move beyond filling seats to sending people out separates movements from ministry.
Obstacle 2:
Already leading a women's Bible study, Jessica Wicks appeared to be doing just fine. She consistently prepared for each week's lesson. She prayed for God to work in the lives of her group members. She didn't shy away from intimidating subjects like personal evangelism.
After hearing the concept of spiritual movements explained though, she realized she needed to take her women's small group another step forward.
"It's not enough for me to simply teach spiritual truths, hoping the faith of the women will blossom," said Jessica. "My goal in leading them is so that they, in turn, lead others."
Practical Solution:
As a Bible study leader, Jessica had the opportunity to teach and train her group members to lead groups of their own, not just stay a part of hers. A commitment to move beyond filling seats to sending people out separates movements from ministry.
Obstacle 2:
The Expectation of Instant Results
Kelly Yen, campus director at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, daily sees the implications of how one student trusted God, leading to a movement. But he knows it didn't happen overnight.
Growing from a few students to what Kelly sees now took years of effort and commitment by involved students and staff members. "It's easy to get a couple hundred people in a lecture hall if you have a good band or speaker," Kelly said. "But it's more challenging to develop a room of spiritual multipliers."
Having the right perspective proved to be key. "It may not be realistic to expect to go from one person to 100 or 200 by the time you graduate," said Kelly. "It takes many generations to see where the hard work paid off."
Practical Solution:
Kelly committed to building a spiritual legacy by setting realistic goals and expectations for himself and others around him. Not aiming for quick results allows step-by-step obedience to God, trusting in His perfect timing.
Obstacle 3:
Kelly Yen, campus director at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, daily sees the implications of how one student trusted God, leading to a movement. But he knows it didn't happen overnight.
Growing from a few students to what Kelly sees now took years of effort and commitment by involved students and staff members. "It's easy to get a couple hundred people in a lecture hall if you have a good band or speaker," Kelly said. "But it's more challenging to develop a room of spiritual multipliers."
Having the right perspective proved to be key. "It may not be realistic to expect to go from one person to 100 or 200 by the time you graduate," said Kelly. "It takes many generations to see where the hard work paid off."
Practical Solution:
Kelly committed to building a spiritual legacy by setting realistic goals and expectations for himself and others around him. Not aiming for quick results allows step-by-step obedience to God, trusting in His perfect timing.
Obstacle 3:
The Unwillingness to Release Control
A college ministry team in the Philippines, led by Glenn Velasco, realized they wanted things done their way. Student leaders seemed lost when the staff members weren't present.
"It was very frustrating for the students," Glenn said. "We were deceiving them because we would let them plan and then change what they had planned. We already had something in mind."
The staff members began to allow the students to make the decisions on their own, risking failure or repeating the past. Mistakes mixed with the successes, but the gamble ultimately paid off.
Students sacrificed more and held a sense of ownership for their campus' future. Staff members played a vital role as encouragers and trainers. The entire dynamic changed for the better.
Practical Solution:
Glenn's team became more intentional with their young leaders while still providing the safety of their presence and availability. Giving others the freedom to fail develops stronger leaders and enduring commitments.
Obstacle 4:
A college ministry team in the Philippines, led by Glenn Velasco, realized they wanted things done their way. Student leaders seemed lost when the staff members weren't present.
"It was very frustrating for the students," Glenn said. "We were deceiving them because we would let them plan and then change what they had planned. We already had something in mind."
The staff members began to allow the students to make the decisions on their own, risking failure or repeating the past. Mistakes mixed with the successes, but the gamble ultimately paid off.
Students sacrificed more and held a sense of ownership for their campus' future. Staff members played a vital role as encouragers and trainers. The entire dynamic changed for the better.
Practical Solution:
Glenn's team became more intentional with their young leaders while still providing the safety of their presence and availability. Giving others the freedom to fail develops stronger leaders and enduring commitments.
Obstacle 4:
The Discomfort of Starting Over
Still a student leader on his campus in Southeast Asia, Basten hopes to work himself out of a job. He meets with 10 students who prayed to receive Christ with him, teaching them about growing in their faith, telling others about Jesus and training others to do the same.
"I believe our city can have many people who know Jesus and serve Him," Basten said. "I think at my university, I must build movements."
But Basten will have to begin again with a new group when his current students become leaders themselves.
For some, this process of repetition might feel like a giant step backwards. Building spiritual movements, however, is not a one-time event.
Practical Solution:
Basten recognizes the value of starting over with a new group of people, entrusting others to carry on. He's not building his own kingdom -- he is helping others see their part in God's kingdom. Humility makes it possible to trade the comfort zone of a job well done for the potential for greater influence.
Obstacle 5:
Still a student leader on his campus in Southeast Asia, Basten hopes to work himself out of a job. He meets with 10 students who prayed to receive Christ with him, teaching them about growing in their faith, telling others about Jesus and training others to do the same.
"I believe our city can have many people who know Jesus and serve Him," Basten said. "I think at my university, I must build movements."
But Basten will have to begin again with a new group when his current students become leaders themselves.
For some, this process of repetition might feel like a giant step backwards. Building spiritual movements, however, is not a one-time event.
Practical Solution:
Basten recognizes the value of starting over with a new group of people, entrusting others to carry on. He's not building his own kingdom -- he is helping others see their part in God's kingdom. Humility makes it possible to trade the comfort zone of a job well done for the potential for greater influence.
Obstacle 5:
The Negative Pressures of Leadership
A senior at Radford University in Virginia, Hollie Courser knows the good comes with the bad when you commit to being a leader.
"One of the biggest obstacles is balancing school, ministry, personal life and time to rest," she said. "I want to see people grow, but can't help everybody."
Hollie knows that eyes watch and learn from her, adding pressure to being a leader. "You don't want to screw up because you are a role model to the younger students."
She has learned where to turn when the pressure feels too great. "I was never meant to shoulder these things," she said. "I see how big God is. He's powerful. That's encouraging and alleviates that weight."
Practical Solution:
Hollie turned to Scripture and the wise examples of those before her to see that it is God who changes lives, not her. Remembering that the Holy Spirit works in people's hearts prevents a leader from assuming responsibility for the wrong things.
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A senior at Radford University in Virginia, Hollie Courser knows the good comes with the bad when you commit to being a leader.
"One of the biggest obstacles is balancing school, ministry, personal life and time to rest," she said. "I want to see people grow, but can't help everybody."
Hollie knows that eyes watch and learn from her, adding pressure to being a leader. "You don't want to screw up because you are a role model to the younger students."
She has learned where to turn when the pressure feels too great. "I was never meant to shoulder these things," she said. "I see how big God is. He's powerful. That's encouraging and alleviates that weight."
Practical Solution:
Hollie turned to Scripture and the wise examples of those before her to see that it is God who changes lives, not her. Remembering that the Holy Spirit works in people's hearts prevents a leader from assuming responsibility for the wrong things.
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Now It's Your Turn
The perfect place to build movements is right here.
By Sarah Martin | 11 . September . 2008
This is the last article in a 4-part series on spiritual leadership.
Spiritual Leadership
Now It's Your Turn
Do you find yourself inspired to leave a spiritual legacy, but confused about where to start?
In this 4-part series we have looked at an ordinary college student's journey, examined what a spiritual movement is and even learned about how other's have dealt with common obstacles.
Now it's your turn.
You don't have to be a pastor, missionary or theologian to leave a spiritual legacy. Starting with where you are and what you have, your influence can multiply.
Whether you stay at home with children, work in corporate America or go to school, you can make a difference in the lives of others and help people learn how to do the same.
And it all begins in the place God has you in life.
Reach the World From Home
Thanks to the freedom and accessibility of the internet, you can use e-mail to help lead someone to Christ or mentor and train a new believer. Evangelistic Web sites connect those seeking answers, including college students and military personnel, to the truth found in Christ.
Because you can have an ongoing spiritual conversation with a neighbor down the street or someone halfway around the world using your computer, you're not limited to meeting with someone in person to help them grow in their faith.
Have Lasting Influence in Your Workplace
A mission field awaits you at your 9-to-5 regardless of whether you have just entered the job force or are already climbing the corporate ladder. God can use you not only to point people to Christ, but also to build spiritual leaders in your circles of influence.
Executive Ministries, Life Builders and Priority Associates, the marketplace ministries of Campus Crusade for Christ, provide guidance and training for the unique challenges of bringing Jesus into the boardroom.
Consider a lunch time Bible study using materials like Foundations, which can work well in the business environment.
Change Lives within Your Community
Building spiritual movements as a volunteer combines your interests and passions with your heart for God. Participate in activities already started by others or be the first to try new ideas among an affinity group in your area.
Some areas of interest include:
Sports
Marriage & parenting
Inner city
High school students
College students
Use What You are Already Doing
You might already be doing things that easily could lead to spiritual multiplication like leading a small group Bible study or receiving training you could teach others.
A simple change in perspective might be all you need to move from ministry to movements.
Reflect on your activities using the following questions, adapted with permission from godsquad.com:
Is the focus of your activity on the Bible?
Are the members of your group becoming a team and taking ownership of the group (i.e. taking a leadership role)?
Is your group observing, interacting, studying and processing together? In other words, is self-discovered learning occurring?
Is application taking place outside of the group? Are you seeing life changes?
Is the group gradually changing their focus from merely receiving to receiving and giving? Is there an outlet for what they're learning?
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another helpful article
Church Planting Movements in the Bible
Oct 3rd, 2009 | By Stan |
You will not find “Church Planting Movements” mentioned anywhere in the
Bible. Yet, the first century world was swirling with new converts and
multiplying indigenous churches planting churches which are Church
Planting Movements.
Let’s take a look at the characteristics of Church
Planting Movements and see what the Bible has to say about them. You
might want to allow people to work through these scriptures in groups
and find the principles themselves.
Abundant Gospel Sowing
2 Corinthians 9:6 (…whoever sows generously will also reap generously.)
1 Thessalonians 1:8 (The Lord’s message rang out from you…)
All Peoples Will Be Reached
Psalms 67 (Let all the peoples praise you.)
Matthew 24:3, 14 (…and this gospel shall be preached to all peoples.)
Revelation 5:9 (..you purchased men for God from every tribe…)
Revelation 7:9 (…a multitude that no one could count, from every nation…)
Revelation 15:4 (All nations will come and worship before you.)
God Will Do It
Philippians 1:6 (He who began…will do it.)
1 Peter 4:11 (…do it with the strength God provides.)
God’s Word
Acts 17:11 (…examined the Scriptures every day to see if…)
House Churches
Acts 5:42 (…from house to house…)
Acts 8:3 (Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house…)
Acts 12:12 (…the house of Mary…where many people had gathered…)
Romans 16:5 (Greet also the church that meets at their house.)
1 Corinthians 16:19 (…the church that meets at their house.)
Colossians 4:15 (…the church in her house.)
Philemon 2 (…the church that meets in your home.)
Lay Leadership
Psalm 119:97-100 (I have more insight than my teachers…for I obey…)
Jeremiah 1:7 (Do not say, ‘I am only a child…’)
Luke 8:39 (…so the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus…)
Acts 4:13 (…they were unschooled, ordinary men.)
1 Corinthians 1:26 (…not many were wise by human standards…)
2 Corinthians 3:4-5 (Not that we are competent in ourselves…)
1 Timothy 4:12 (Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.)
1 Peter 2:9-10 (…you are a royal priesthood…)
1 Peter 4:10-11 (Each one should use whatever gift he has…)
Indigenous Leadership
2 Timothy 2:2 (…entrust to reliable men…)
Titus 1:5 (…appoint elders in every town…)
Multiple Church Leaders
1 Corinthians 12:7 (Now to each one…the Spirit is given for the common good.)
1 Corinthians 14:26 (…everyone has a hymn, or a word…a revelation…)
Ephesians 4:11-16 (…some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some…)
Oikos Evangelism (Community Implications to Evangelism)
Acts 16:15 (…she and the members of her household were baptized.)
Acts 16:31 (…you will be saved—you and your household.)
Paradigm Shift
Habbakuk 1:5 (…you would not believe even if you were told.)
Matt. 9:17 (…new wineskins)
Romans 12:1 (Be not conformed to this world…)
Jonah 1-4, (the reluctant missionary)
Persecution and Suffering
Matthew 10:17-25 (A student is not above his teacher.)
2 Corinthians 11:23-29 (I have known hunger and thirst.)
1 Peter 4:12-13 (Do not be surprised [that] you are suffering.)
Revelation 6:9-11 (How long [until] you avenge our blood?)
Revelation 12:10-12 (He is filled with fury, he knows his time is short.
Prayer
Psalms 2:8 (…ask of me and I will give you the ends of the earth.)
Luke 5:16 (…Jesus often went off to a lonely place and prayed.)
Luke 6:12 (…Jesus…spent the night praying to God…)
Rapid Spread of the Gospel
Acts 2:47 (…the Lord added to their number daily those…being saved.)
Acts 19:20 (In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.)
Rapid Assimilation of New Believers
Acts 2:41 (Those who accepted his message were baptized…that day.)
Acts8:26-39 (Look, here is water. Why shouldn’t I be baptized?)
Acts 16:5 (…the churches…grew daily in numbers.)
Acts 18:5 (…grew daily in numbers.)
Remove Obstacles
Luke 3:4-6 (…make straight the way of the Lord…)
The Man of Peace, Opening New Work
Luke 10:1-18 (…when you enter a town…)
Unreached People Groups
Matthew 18:12-13 (Parable of the Lost Sheep)
Romans 15:20-23 (…my ambition to preach where Christ was not known)
Abundant Gospel Sowing
2 Corinthians 9:6 (…whoever sows generously will also reap generously.)
1 Thessalonians 1:8 (The Lord’s message rang out from you…)
All Peoples Will Be Reached
Psalms 67 (Let all the peoples praise you.)
Matthew 24:3, 14 (…and this gospel shall be preached to all peoples.)
Revelation 5:9 (..you purchased men for God from every tribe…)
Revelation 7:9 (…a multitude that no one could count, from every nation…)
Revelation 15:4 (All nations will come and worship before you.)
God Will Do It
Philippians 1:6 (He who began…will do it.)
1 Peter 4:11 (…do it with the strength God provides.)
God’s Word
Acts 17:11 (…examined the Scriptures every day to see if…)
House Churches
Acts 5:42 (…from house to house…)
Acts 8:3 (Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house…)
Acts 12:12 (…the house of Mary…where many people had gathered…)
Romans 16:5 (Greet also the church that meets at their house.)
1 Corinthians 16:19 (…the church that meets at their house.)
Colossians 4:15 (…the church in her house.)
Philemon 2 (…the church that meets in your home.)
Lay Leadership
Psalm 119:97-100 (I have more insight than my teachers…for I obey…)
Jeremiah 1:7 (Do not say, ‘I am only a child…’)
Luke 8:39 (…so the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus…)
Acts 4:13 (…they were unschooled, ordinary men.)
1 Corinthians 1:26 (…not many were wise by human standards…)
2 Corinthians 3:4-5 (Not that we are competent in ourselves…)
1 Timothy 4:12 (Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.)
1 Peter 2:9-10 (…you are a royal priesthood…)
1 Peter 4:10-11 (Each one should use whatever gift he has…)
Indigenous Leadership
2 Timothy 2:2 (…entrust to reliable men…)
Titus 1:5 (…appoint elders in every town…)
Multiple Church Leaders
1 Corinthians 12:7 (Now to each one…the Spirit is given for the common good.)
1 Corinthians 14:26 (…everyone has a hymn, or a word…a revelation…)
Ephesians 4:11-16 (…some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some…)
Oikos Evangelism (Community Implications to Evangelism)
Acts 16:15 (…she and the members of her household were baptized.)
Acts 16:31 (…you will be saved—you and your household.)
Paradigm Shift
Habbakuk 1:5 (…you would not believe even if you were told.)
Matt. 9:17 (…new wineskins)
Romans 12:1 (Be not conformed to this world…)
Jonah 1-4, (the reluctant missionary)
Persecution and Suffering
Matthew 10:17-25 (A student is not above his teacher.)
2 Corinthians 11:23-29 (I have known hunger and thirst.)
1 Peter 4:12-13 (Do not be surprised [that] you are suffering.)
Revelation 6:9-11 (How long [until] you avenge our blood?)
Revelation 12:10-12 (He is filled with fury, he knows his time is short.
Prayer
Psalms 2:8 (…ask of me and I will give you the ends of the earth.)
Luke 5:16 (…Jesus often went off to a lonely place and prayed.)
Luke 6:12 (…Jesus…spent the night praying to God…)
Rapid Spread of the Gospel
Acts 2:47 (…the Lord added to their number daily those…being saved.)
Acts 19:20 (In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.)
Rapid Assimilation of New Believers
Acts 2:41 (Those who accepted his message were baptized…that day.)
Acts8:26-39 (Look, here is water. Why shouldn’t I be baptized?)
Acts 16:5 (…the churches…grew daily in numbers.)
Acts 18:5 (…grew daily in numbers.)
Remove Obstacles
Luke 3:4-6 (…make straight the way of the Lord…)
The Man of Peace, Opening New Work
Luke 10:1-18 (…when you enter a town…)
Unreached People Groups
Matthew 18:12-13 (Parable of the Lost Sheep)
Romans 15:20-23 (…my ambition to preach where Christ was not known)
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