Author Archives: Mark Cole

Should Christians Stand With Israel?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Perry Noble ~ One of the most controversial topics that seems to dominate the headlines today is Israeli politics, the “fight” for a Palestinian State and the apparent bullying of Israel in regards to the Palestinians. If you know … Continue reading →

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7 Great Tips for Church Media Operators

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Chess Hoyle ~ One of my biggest frustrations during a church service is when the media operator (the person running lyrics & sermon slides) just isn’t on the ball. It’s hard for the entire crowd not to be distracted when … Continue reading →

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Great C.S. Lewis Quotes

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Mark Cole

I’m a big C.S. Lewis fan. I have read many of his major works: The 7 book series, ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’, ‘Mere Christianity’, ‘The Screwtape Letters’, ‘Great Divorce’ and his space trilogy: ‘Out Of The Silent Planet’, ‘Perelandra’, and ‘That Hideous … Continue reading →

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The Search For God

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Mark Cole

What do you do to search for God? Unfortunately, there is no formula to finding God, but the good news is that God is searching for you — and He wants you to find Him. Here are a few ideas … Continue reading →

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10 Principles To Build A Great Guest Experience At Your Church

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Paul Alexander ~ Do you know how to build a great guest experience at your church? Are you starting with the right building blocks? This top 10 list has been built from my experience of working with churches across … Continue reading →

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7 Distinguishing Habits of Highly Effective Pastors

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Thom S. Ranier ~ Determining the effectiveness of a pastor is a highly subjective exercise. While certain metrics may prove helpful, they do not tell the whole story. In that context, I reviewed my 40 years of serving churches in … Continue reading →

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Leadership Means Having to Say You Are Sorry

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Lolly Daskal ~ In the movie Love Story the main character famously says, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” It sounds very romantic, and for a long time I loved that quote—but over all the years that … Continue reading →

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5 Things Every Worship Leader Should Learn From Jimmy Fallon

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Josh Maze ~ No matter the guest, they’re the “absolute best” on the “absolute best” TV show or film. Isn’t it amazing that every. single. night… Jimmy’s “favorite” person is on the show… and we believe him? I believe him. … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why The Bible Is The Most Important Book You Will Ever Read

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Dan Buttafuoco ~ The Bible is the single most important book ever written. It is an eyewitness account of historical events of such magnitude that they have literally shaped the world in which we live. Without this book the Western … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Plug the Power Back Into Your Rehearsals

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Branon Dempsey ~ Maximizing Your Time No matter if you rehearse during the week, or all-in-one-shot Sunday, it can be a waste of time or a value to others. Think about the uses for home electricity. Without it, the … Continue reading →

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