Category Archives: Music

The Importance of Working Hard as a Worship Leader

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 12:24 says, “Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.” This timeless wisdom reminds us that diligent effort paves the way for leadership, while laziness leads to mediocrity and dependence. As someone who has been … Continue reading →

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Leading from Your Life Message

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

Whether you are a pastor, a worship leader, a teacher, or a businessperson, your life message is the unique story God has written on your heart. For me, it’s about trusting Him and encouraging others to do the same. People are not just impacted by our words but by the consistency of our lives. When we live out what we preach, our message carries weight and authenticity. Continue reading →

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My Top Worship Songs for 2025

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

Picking great songs for your congregation and worship band is one of the most important tasks of a worship leader. Great songs have a sense of God’s Spirit on them. Great worship songs make you want to sing them again and again. Great songs cause your spirit to rise in worship to the Lord. Continue reading →

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Nashville Number System – Minor Keys

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Mark Cole

The Nashville Number System can be adapted for minor keys, just as it is for major keys, by understanding the chord relationships within the minor scale. Here’s how you use it effectively in minor keys: Continue reading →

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Working On Assignment: Travelling the World

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mark Cole

Many years ago I joined a multi-national conglomerate that has franchises all over the world. I started with the organization right out of university as a manager-in-training and was given my first major assignment in my late twenties.  I have … Continue reading →

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Great Script For A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

Pastors and Worship Leaders: Are you looking for a script that really works for a one hour Christmas Eve Service(s)? Here’s one that I developed and have used successfully. If you like this script and are planning to use it this … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Worship Songs

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Mark Cole

I love Christmas music but sometimes it can be a challenge to find great Christmas songs that a congregation can truly worship with. Sometimes we sing songs just because they are traditional and they have a Christmas theme but they … Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: 4 Major Ways To Improve

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Mark Cole

Leading people in worship to the Living God is an awesome privilege and really involves four major areas: music, worship, leadership (people) and your relationship with God. The more you understand and grow in each area, the stronger your worship leading should become. … Continue reading →

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The Best Adventure!

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Mark Cole

I love adventure! I have been parachuting, bungee jumping, bare foot skiing, caving, mountain climbing, scuba diving, high speed snow skiing, backpacking in Alaska, on safari in Africa, extreme mountain biking, white water rafting, back country cross-country skiing in avalanche country, cliff … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Music Mentors

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Mark Cole

I while back, I saw a Facebook post from a fellow music pastor that mentioned that he was doing a concert with Don Moen. Don and I travelled together for eighteen months in a group called Living Sound. He was the music … Continue reading →

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