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

The Difference Between Men & Women

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Mark Cole

Here is a tongue-in-cheek look at the incredible differences between men & woman! 🙂 NICKNAMES If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave and John go out, they … Continue reading →

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Philosophy of Worship

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Mark Cole

Does your congregation have a ‘Philosophy of Worship’? I recently came across a very well-written philosophy from ‘The Meeting Place’ church. If you are developing your own standards for your worship ministry, this is a good place to start. Philosophy … Continue reading →

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I Wish I Had Learned These Earlier

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Mark Cole

A teacher once gave these wise words to his senior class. They make a lot of sense. 1. You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. 2. Never cancel dinner plans by … Continue reading →

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A Letter To My Younger Worship Leading Self

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Mark Cole

Dear Younger Worship Leading Me, In a few decades you are going to look back at your years of worship ministry with a desire for a second chance to handle some things differently. You will think about certain services, special … Continue reading →

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The Lord Has Chosen You

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Mark Cole

I love this message to the priests in charge of worship: The Lord has chosen you to stand in His presence, to minister to Him, and to lead the people in worship and present offerings to Him. ~ II Chronicles 29:11 … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Criticism

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Mark Cole

Dealing with criticism positively is an important life skill. At some point in your life you will be criticized. Sometimes it will be difficult to accept – but that all depends on your reaction. You can either use criticism in a … Continue reading →

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My NEVER AGAIN List

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Mark Cole

By Don Gossett ~ First ~ Never Again will I confess “I can’t,” for – “I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13. Second ~ Never Again will I confess lack, for – “My God … Continue reading →

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Worship Teams: Moving From Good To Excellent

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Mark Cole

How do we as individuals, leaders and worship teams go from good to excellent? How do we take from the past and learn from the present to lead our congregations in passionate worship of the Lord? Here are four main areas that … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 450,000 Reads: Top 10 Posts

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Mark Cole

This blog recently reached over 450,000 reads from 188,000 visitors from over 190 countries. It has been such a joy to share with my readers. Here are my Top 10 posts in reverse order: 10. Singing: 7 Keys To Improving Pitch There are … Continue reading →

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10 Keys To Success That Require Zero Talent

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Mark Cole

By Wayne Duggan ~ It’s hard not to be envious of extremely intelligent and talented people. After all, talent goes a long way. However, Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Company brands, recently Tweeted a list of 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus, Leadership, Music, Wisdom | Tagged attitude, being coachable, being prepared, body language, doing extra, effort, energy, on time, passion, work ethic | 1 Comment