Monthly Archives: February 2024

What I’ve Learned About Fixing Small Problems

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Mark Cole

Have you ever gone on a great trip and then encountered a problem that almost wrecked all your best plans? Ten years ago, I did a 3 day, 320 km bicycle ride from Jasper, Alberta to Canmore, Alberta. What a … Continue reading →

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How Do You Develop A Strong Relationship With God?

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Mark Cole

God loves you and desires a deep and intimate relationship with you. Loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength is both an invitation and a commandment from God. The Bible provides valuable guidance on how to … Continue reading →

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A Worship Leader’s Job Description and Pay

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Mark Cole

I need some general insight as we start looking for a worship leader for our church plant. What price range should I ask for from my finance/leadership team as I seek to hire a worship leader? Continue reading →

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Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Prayer

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Mark Cole

By studying the prayer lives of Jesus and other influential men of prayer in the Bible, we can uncover timeless principles that unlock the secrets of effective communication with God. Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of Following God

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Mark Cole

In a world filled with uncertainties, following God provides a steadfast anchor, bringing blessings that enrich our lives in profound ways. Continue reading →

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The 10 Commandments of Great Worship Team Members

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Mark Cole

Sometimes I lead the worship band and sometimes I play in the band. Both are important roles and have specific responsibilities to do them well. As both a leader and a player/singer, here are my ten most important rules as a team member: Continue reading →

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10 Practical Goals For All Worship Leaders

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

As a worship leader, are you wondering about some good, practical goals to make as we go into this next season. Here are 10 great goals as adapted from Brad from Worship Links. 1) Read the entire Bible There is nothing better … Continue reading →

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8 Keys To ‘Next Level’ Sunday Worship

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mark Cole

I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been blessed to have led church worship teams at home and around the world for over thirty years. Here are a few things that I have learned along the way. 1. … Continue reading →

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Seven Blessings of Giving

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Mark Cole

In a world often characterized by self-preservation and accumulation, the act of giving stands out as a powerful and transformative practice. Let’s spend a few moments to look into seven blessings of giving that extend beyond the material realm. Continue reading →

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