Author Archives: Mark Cole

About Mark Cole

Jesus follower, Husband, Father, Worship Leader, Writer, Pastor, Church Consultant, Founding Arranger for Praisecharts.com, squash & tennis player, blogger & outdoor enthusiast.. (biking, hiking, skiing). Twitter: @MarkMCole Facebook: mmcole

Cole Ministry Support

Dear Friends This November marks the first anniversary of ministry with our children, Ryan & Stephanie Iverson, at Love City Church. They recently moved into a new facility where they have experienced excellent growth and increased stability. It has been … Continue reading

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4 Secrets of a Fruitful Ministry

By Rick Warren ~ Most people are interested in productivity. But the Bible doesn’t use the word “productivity”; instead, you’ll find there the word “fruitfulness.” God wants us to have fruitful ministries, so I want to show you some principles … Continue reading

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What Does A Full-Time Worship Pastor Do?

People often don’t understand what goes into their Sunday morning worship each week. What does a full-time worship pastor do the rest of the week? I was recently asked to describe my weekly schedule. Here is what works for me. … Continue reading

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Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

This is Thanksgiving season, a time to reflect and give thanks for all the good things in our lives. I want to say a special thanks to God for the journey so far. I want to thank Him for how … Continue reading

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Life Giving Words From Jesus

The longer I follow God, the more I am aware of the importance of knowing Jesus. I love to read through the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. They give a great picture of who Jesus was: He was ‘God come … Continue reading

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50 Good Mental Health Habits

By Brad Hambrick Good physical health does not happen by accident. Physically healthy people make small, daily choices that contribute to their physical health. It should be noted that even those who make healthy choices still get sick and injured. Choices don’t … Continue reading

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Maps

My adventures with God have led me around the world numerous times to over 70 countries. Here are some of the maps from those adventures. Jesus – ‘You will be my witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, … Continue reading

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Recordings

I have been blessed to have produced 18 different recordings for various organizations over the years. I have done 6 of my own (2 choir and orchestra recordings and 4 worship CD’s). If I can be of help in arranging, producing … Continue reading

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Worship Leading: 7 Keys To Becoming Invisible

Have you ever been in a great worship service and the worship leader and team seemed to disappear and your complete focus turned to worshiping Jesus? Strong worship leaders know that worship is never about them, it’s about putting our … Continue reading

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Worship Charts: 7 Keys To A Great Rehearsal

One of the keys to having an excellent rehearsal is preparing great worship charts. I have found that worship bands frequently go into rehearsals with haphazard charts. No one has taken the time to really think through all the details of the songs. … Continue reading

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