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Music Ministry Unplugged
Will Harris
Music Ministry Unplugged. A general interest title published through J Merrill Publishing, part of the J Merrill Publishing flagship catalog.
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Deborah Eiland
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Obadiah Harris
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Will Harris
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Jackie Smith, Jr.
Columbus, Ohio
Founder of J Merrill Publishing and a relationship-first publishing strategist focused on authorship, ownership, and legacy.
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