Monthly Archives: June 2015

How Do You Encourage Your Band To Worship During The Music?

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Branon Dempsey ~ “How do you encourage your band to worship during the music?” This was a highlighted question from a worship leader. My response: “Pray as they play.” There’s no doubt that our minds can become distracted when … Continue reading →

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7 Secrets to Never Forget a Name Again

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Lolly Daskal ~  One of the best ways to make a favorable first impression–and to get ahead socially or in business — is to remember people’s names. If you have a hard time remembering people’s names, you’re not alone. We … Continue reading →

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Does God Really Care About What Happens In Your Life?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

Have you ever read Psalm 139? The first time the lyrics from that incredible Psalm hit me was when I was helping my son, Josh, memorize them in high school. As we slowly repeated those powerful lyrics over and over, … Continue reading →

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Does a Click Track Help or Hinder Worship?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Kade Young ~ During my 8+ years of piano lessons, I found some moments to be enjoyable and others not-so-much. Especially when my piano teacher would pull out that darn metronome. I thought musicians were supposed to be creative, go-with-the-flow … Continue reading →

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Matt Redman On The Importance Of Honest Feedback

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

from WeAreWorship.com Almost three decades have passed since Matt started to lead worship at his local church. It didn’t take him long to discover how steep the learning curve could get… WAW: What were the things that helped you as … Continue reading →

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10 Traits Of Top Worship Songs

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Marty Nystrom CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc.) releases a semi-annual list of the top worship songs sung by churches throughout America. A similar list is also published in Europe, Australia, South Africa, and the other far-flung locales where CCLI works with churches … Continue reading →

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10 Great Hikes Near Calgary

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Mark Cole

I love to hike and the mountains and trails around Calgary are spectacular..  I’ve done all of these hikes.. if you love hiking, you’ll love these! I’ve also put links to Trailpeak.com so you can get more detail and pictures of each of … Continue reading →

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10 Keys To Improving Your Singing

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Mark Cole

I have worked with average to great singers on the road, in the recording studio, in church and other musical settings for many decades. Here is what I have learned so far about helping singers improve: 1. Learn to breathe properly Learning to … Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: The Private To Public Principle

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Mark Cole

How are you doing in private? How is your relationship with God, your spouse and your family? Are you paying the price in private to be successful in public? As a Christian, are you developing your private time with the … Continue reading →

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10 Attitudes And Commitments Of A Healthy Worship Team

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Mark Cole

I recently read the 10 commitments that the Hillsong Worship Team use. I thought it was so good I wanted to share a version that I adapted for my team. Healthy culture isn’t something that you can fabricate, it’s something that … Continue reading →

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