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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
Posted in Bible, Church, Entertainment, Exercise, Family, God, God Adventures, Healing, Jesus, Leadership, Music, Travel, Worship
Tagged Burnaby South, Calgary, church, family, jobs, Living Sound, Music, sports, timeline, travel, UBC, Vancouver, world, Worship
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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
Posted in Bible, Church, Family, God, God Adventures, Healing, Jesus, Leadership, Music, Travel, Worship
Tagged 50 years, Alberta, around the world, Asia, Bible reading, blessing, blog, celebration, Copenhagen, dream from God, Evangelism, fasting, global adventures, growth, healing, joy, leading worship, Living Sound, memorial stones, miracles, Poland, prayer, purpose, song writing, Surrender, Taiwan, team, training musicians, UBC, water baptized, wife
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What Does It Mean To ‘Live Like Jesus’?
“Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.” This profound statement sets a foundational principle for followers of Jesus… Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom
Tagged community, compassion, discipline, example of Jesus, faith, fellowship, generosity, humility, integrity, live in God, love, love for God, mission, moral integrity, prayer, servanthood, sharing, teaching of Jesus, Trust
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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
Posted in Church, Leadership
Tagged acting, band, Christian, Music, script, teamwork
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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
Posted in Church, God Adventures, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged calling, choir, church, God, leading, singing, Worship
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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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Tagged Bible reading, lighting, media, patient, sound, wisdom, Worship
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (The Band) ~ Part 3 of 4
This is Part 3 of 4. Here is a link to Part 1 and Part 2 8. The Worship Band Rhythm Section a) The Band: A worship band can come in many different shapes and sizes. Most contemporary church worship bands … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged Aviom mixer, bass, drums, dynamics, groove, guitar, in-ear monitors, kick, piano, rhythm section, Roland mixer, snare, stage, vocals, Worship band
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Charts & Vocals) ~ Part 2 of 4
6. Great charts One of the keys to improving your worship band and your rehearsals is to give your group great charts. The majority of worship bands charts fall into one of two camps. The majority of bands use a lyric … Continue reading
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Tagged bass, charts, chords, drums, guitars, keyboard, musical arranger, vocals
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Leadership, Songs, Rehearsals) ~ Part 1 of 4
I believe great teams always start with great leaders. Leadership is crucial. What are you doing as a leader to improve? Here are some areas to look at when you are working on improving your leadership and your team. Generally … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical, change, excellence, grooming, grow, memorization, model, passion, practise, private lessons, rehearsals, songs, stage presence
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Faith Is Having The Courage To Let God Have Control
‘Faith is having the courage to let God have control.’ As I read these words, my mind goes back to the many times that God has asked me to trust Him to have control in my life. I don’t … Continue reading
