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

When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Here is some valuable wisdom and insight on when not to speak. Don’t open your mouth: In the heat of anger. Proverbs 14:17 When you don’t have all the facts Proverbs 18:13 When you haven’t verified the story. Deuteronomy 17:6 If your words … Continue reading

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8 Guidelines For Talking While Leading Worship

By Jon Nicol – When a worship leader opens his mouth to do something other than to sing during the service, he’s either popping a throat lozenge or is about to talk. Most of the time, we’re better off if … Continue reading

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How to Negotiate a Worship-Leader Salary

By Jamie Brown ~ Several years ago, I posted some thoughts on a “worship leader’s job description and pay.” And of all the posts I’ve ever written in almost five years, that one post has gotten the most hits, the most Google … Continue reading

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Getting Ready For The Next Level

In 1998, my wife, Anna and I were asked to accompany a group of Christian students from Pacific Academy on a missions trip to the Philippines. We spent a few months helping prepare the group for the two-week trip. Anna … Continue reading

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Chord Charts or Lead Sheets?

By Ryan at WorshipArtistry.com Edited by Mark Cole Chord charts or lead sheets?  Every situation is different, every musician is different. In order to find the best fit for your needs, you need to understand the unique purposes for the … Continue reading

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When To Be Silent

Have you ever said something and then later wish you hadn’t? Here is some wisdom on when it is good to be silent. 1. Be silent and control yourself in the heat of anger Short-tempered people do foolish things Proverbs … Continue reading

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How Does God Correct Us?

By Leon Maiolo (edited and updated by Mark Cole) How does God correct His children? Does God correct us by punishing us with physical, emotional or financial trials and adversities? Are sickness and disease, trials and tribulations God’s way of … Continue reading

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8 Tips On How To Improve Your Singing

By Natalia Sander, M.A. Singers are a very special kind of musician. While guitar players, drummers, and pianists rely on their physical instruments, singers have their tool inside them. Maintaining its quality is a special task. You can learn how to … Continue reading

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21 Day Challenge

What challenges are on the horizon for this year? There are always a lot unknown factors to deal with but what can I do to best equip myself to be successful this year? I am going to start this year … Continue reading

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Christmas Humour (Part 4)

           

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