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

99 Worship Interview Questions

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Mark Cole

Are you going to be interviewed for a worship position? Any job interview can be unnerving. Here are 99 great questions to think through, to help you prepare for that important interview. What is your definition of worship? Describe what … Continue reading →

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99 Questions When Hiring a Worship Pastor

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Greg Atkinson I met a pastor this past week at a conference for church planters. He told me he was searching for a worship pastor. I told him I would help. What I have found over the years through consulting … Continue reading →

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The Five Marks of a Spiritually Mature Leader

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Pastor Rick Warren At Saddleback, we’ve always tried to make it easy for people to serve. You don’t need to be a committed Christian to pass out donuts or bulletins at our church. We shouldn’t need to check on a … Continue reading →

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7 Things Lead Pastors Wish They Could Say To Worship Leaders

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Rich Birch Today’s post is a guest post by Unseminary’s Rich Birch Lead pastors spend a lot time in the front row of the church participating in worship services. In fact, if you’re a church leader reading this you know the … Continue reading →

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Using Tracks as Practice and Rehearsal Tools

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Will Doggett Using tracks is incredibly beneficial. Previously we’ve discussed How to Start Using Tracks in Your Live Worship and some of the benefits. But tracks are also incredibly advantageous for practice and rehearsal. I would argue that using tracks for rehearsal … Continue reading →

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7 Attributes of a Great Worship Leader

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Mark Cole

by Ron Edmondson I’ve been blessed to work with many great worship leaders. And I’ve worked with enough now to form some opinions of what makes a great one. Here are 7 attributes of a great worship leader: Humble – They … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Story of ‘O Holy Night’

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Mark Cole

The strange and fascinating story of “O Holy Night” began in France, yet eventually made its way around the world. This seemingly simple song, inspired by a request from a clergyman, would not only become one of the most beloved … Continue reading →

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Song Transitions In Worship

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Mark Cole

Are you wanting to improve the transitions from one song to the next in your Sunday worship set? Are you looking for practical musical and speaking tips? Here are three great Youtube videos that give really solid advice. How to … Continue reading →

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Top Billy Graham Quotes

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Mark Cole

Billy Graham needs no introduction. He counselled world leaders and preached to hundreds of millions of people in 180 countries. He was named “One of the Ten Most Admired Men in the World,” a record-breaking 59 times. He was known through … Continue reading →

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Promotion Comes From The Lord

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Mark Cole

by Mark Rutland – Young people today spend way too much time trying to force their way into opportunities. In fact, nobody is really immune to this. Whether we’re fresh out of college or twenty years into a profession, when … Continue reading →

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