Category Archives: Church

Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights

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

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Christmas Around The World

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

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Celebrating 50 Years Of Ministry

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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My Favorite Christmas Movies

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

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Exploring Powerful Bible Passages for the Christmas Season

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

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The Story of “Joy to the World”: A Timeless Christmas Hymn

Let’s delve into the history of “Joy to the World” and discover the rich tapestry of its origins. Continue reading

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12 Keys To Picking Great Songs For Worship

Picking great songs for worship is one of the most important skills a worship leader needs to learn. There are many different kinds and levels of worship songs. Some songs are written about God, some songs are written to express our … Continue reading

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The Power Of A Great Team

It has always amazed me how much you can accomplish when you work with a team. For the first dozen years that I was in church ministry, huge Christmas, Easter and Canada Day productions were a large part of my … Continue reading

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The Journey To Finding Purpose

My first couple of years working in church ministry were great. The church that I was born in, Glad Tiding Church, had hired me to conduct and arrange music for their 100 voice choir and orchestra. It was a bit … Continue reading

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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Sound, Media, Lighting) ~ Part 4 of 4

This blog is the fourth and last instalment of ’10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team’. Here are the links to Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. I want to start this blog by talking about that important techie who helps you … Continue reading

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