Category Archives: Jesus

How To Be A Great Backup Singer

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

Adapted from Insights On Worship It’s one thing to have a great voice. It is quite another to possess the skills it takes to make your worship leader want to schedule you as often as possible. Here are some solid tips … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Life Built On?

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Mark Cole

This is from Stephanie (my daughter):  I want to share a personal story. A few weeks ago, my grandfather passed away. As I watching his memorial online, I was reminded of the faithfulness of God for those who have chosen … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Singing Is Essential to the Christian Life

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Mark Cole

By Tom Olsen Have you ever wondered why God desires for His people to sing? What role should singing play in the life of a Christian? What is it about worshiping through song that is so important to God? You … Continue reading →

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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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