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

Worship Teams: The Role of A Music Director

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Mark Cole

For most of my years working with worship teams, I have been both the Worship Leader (WL) and the Music Director (MD) or Band Leader. But, many worship leaders prefer having someone else to direct the musicians so they can … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God, Leadership, Music, Worship | Tagged charts, click, flow, in-ear, lists, planning centre online, pray, rehearsal, service order, set-up, soundman, transitions | 3 Comments

Seeking God In A Fast

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

Engaging in a time of prayer and fasting can be a meaningful spiritual practice to draw closer to God. Whether it is for 1 day, 3 days or longer, here are some suggestions to enhance your experience: Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Worship | Tagged Bible, fast, God, guidance, heal, heart, humility, journaling, meditation, Music, obedience, peace, prayer, protection, purpose, reading, repentance, rest, seek God, silence, solitude, submit, temptation, water, Worship | Leave a comment

What Does It Mean To Be Disciple of Jesus?

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mark Cole

The Bible provides several signs that someone is a follower and disciple of Jesus. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, God Adventures, Jesus | Tagged believers, disciples, fellowship, forgiveness, fruit of the Spirit, God's Word, humility, love, obedience, pray, prayer, sacrificial, spirit | Leave a comment

Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

This timeline was born out of remembering the favor and blessings of God in my life. Here are the main milestones, photos and links (to the stories from this blog) from my life and adventures so far… Every good and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, Entertainment, Exercise, Family, God, God Adventures, Healing, Jesus, Leadership, Music, Travel, Worship | Tagged Burnaby South, Calgary, church, family, jobs, Living Sound, Music, sports, timeline, travel, UBC, Vancouver, world, Worship | 12 Comments

Seven Benefits of ‘Trusting In The Lord’

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Mark Cole

Trusting God stands as a foundational principle in the lives of believers. The depth of our love for God and our journey alongside Him directly correlates with the strength of our trust in His guidance. Personally, trusting in the Lord … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Wisdom | Tagged blessing, deliverance, direction, emotional stability, guidance, peace, protection, provision, relationship, renewal, rest, stability, strength | 1 Comment

Christmas Around The World

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Mark Cole

Christmas, at its core, is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and how Christians commemorate this event varies across the globe. Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Family, God, Jesus, Music, Travel | Tagged advent, Australia, Christkind, Christmas Eve, Ethiopia, feasts, Ganna, Germany, Las Posadas, Mexico, Midnight mass, Nativity, Norway, Silent NIght, St. Lucia, Sweden | Leave a comment

Celebrating 50 Years Of Ministry

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Mark Cole

This November marks 50 years since I went into full-time ministry. Here are just 10 of the ministry moments that I consider to be significant moments and memorial stones in my journey so far: Continue reading →

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The Christmas Story

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Mark Cole

Here is the complete Christmas story as told by Matthew and Luke. May the reading of this story bless you and your family this Christmas. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Family, God, Jesus, Worship | Tagged Angels, Bethlehem, birth of Jesus, dream, Egypt, Elizabeth, Garbriel, Herod, Jesus, John the Baptist, Joseph, Luke, manger, Mary, Nazareth, shepherds, wisemen | Leave a comment

My Favorite Christmas Movies

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Mark Cole

One of the joys of the holiday season is to watch your favorite Christmas movies with your family. Here are my favorites. I could watch them every year. What are yours? Have a blessed Christmas! Home Alone – (1990) Home Alone is the highly … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Entertainment, Family, God, Music | Tagged A Christmas Story, Elf, Home Alone, It's A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, The Nativity Story, The Preacher's Wife | 4 Comments

Exploring Powerful Bible Passages for the Christmas Season

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Mark Cole

As snow falls gently in various corners of the world and festive lights brighten cities and towns, December beckons us into a global season of reflection, joy, and celebration. Regardless of our geographical location, cultural background, or traditions, this month … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, Family, God, Jesus, Music | Tagged Bible, birth of Jesus, Christmas, dream, grace, Isaiah, Jesus, Jospeh, love, Magi, Mary, prophcey, truth, Word became flesh | Leave a comment