Category Archives: Music

My Favourite Cities In The World ~ Part 1

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mark Cole

When people find out that I have spent ten years of my life on the road and have travelled to over 70 countries, they often ask me about my favourite places that I have visited. Here are some stories from … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned About Starting A Youth Worship Band

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mark Cole

I was recently asked if I could give some advice on how to start a Junior High Worship Band. One of the churches that I worked at, had a small Christian school and I was put in charge of working … Continue reading →

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Top Adventures

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Mark Cole

I love the adventure of following God and seeing where that leads. The Bible promises that: “If you trust in the Lord with all your heart and don’t lean on your own understanding, He will direct your path.” I have trusted … Continue reading →

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The Bucket List

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Mark Cole

I love adventure. I love having new mountains to conquer and new experiences to enjoy. Here is my current list of what I have done so far and some exciting adventures that I still want to do. I have done … Continue reading →

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My Wild Dream

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Mark Cole

When I was 19 years old, I had just finished doing a 10 month tour of Southeast Asia and United States with the Christian band, Living Sound II. So I began to pray about what God wanted me to do next. Early one … Continue reading →

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Great Script for Good Friday Service

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mark Cole

Pastors and Worship Leaders: Are you looking for a script that really works for a one hour Good Friday Service? Here’s one that I developed and have used successfully. I’ve also added links to the songs and media. Pre Service Background … Continue reading →

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My Best Summer Job Ever!

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mark Cole

One of the things I’ve learned in my adventures with God is to expect the unexpected. When I was finishing my third year of music at the University of British Columbia, I had the pleasant surprise of being asked to … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Music Gigs So Far ~ Part 2 of 2

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mark Cole

Here is Part 2 of my musical highlights from my travels around the world. See Part I here: My Favourite Music Gigs So Far ~ Part 1 of 2 7. Alvin Slaughter Concert ~ Christian Life Assembly, Langley, B.C., Canada I can remember … Continue reading →

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Going from Song Leading to Worship Leading

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mark Cole

Leaders, how do you go from just leading songs to leading worship? How do you get a congregation to get past just singing songs to actually worshiping God? Let me suggest some insights to help you grow as a worship leader. … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Guidelines For Growing Worship Leaders

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mark Cole

Worship leaders: what areas are you still working on? Which parts of your ministry can you improve on? Here are ten guidelines that I still review to make sure that I stay on track! 10. Never stop growing Are you … Continue reading →

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