Category Archives: Jesus

How to Stay in Love in Your Marriage for a Lifetime

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Mark Cole

Dr. Julie Barrier I have two sets of parents. Both couples were wed during the Jurassic period (not really). Both were married almost 60 years. I watched each twosome grow old together. One pair barely tolerated each other at the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Recovery’s Eight Recovery Principles

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Mark Cole

Once a month I get the privilege of leading worship at ‘Celebrate Recovery’. CR is part of a movement that is bringing the healing power of Jesus Christ to the hurting and broken through working Celebrate Recovery’s Step Studies, The Journey Begins, … Continue reading →

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10 Things Every Worship Leader Should Do Before the Service

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Wes Pickering – There’ a simple pre-flight checklist that I try my best to go through every time I lead worship.  None of these things are all that complicated, but it helps each service go smoothly and minimizes distractions. … Continue reading →

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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 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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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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