Category Archives: Music

7 Keys To Picking A Great Worship Set This Sunday

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Mark Cole

Worship leaders, do you have a process for deciding what songs you are going to sing this Sunday? I was recently asked how I decide what to sing. Here is some insight into what has worked for me. 1. Compile a … Continue reading →

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Finding The Right Key For Leading Worship Songs

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Mark Cole

I have recently been teaching some new worship leaders how to pick the correct key for leading worship. Here is what has been most helpful for them. First question: What is your vocal range?  I recommend you go to a … Continue reading →

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Attitude Is Everything! (The Attitudes of Worship)

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Mark Cole

I have been leading worship at home and around the world for over thirty years. In my busiest seasons, I have led worship up to fourteen times in a single week. I did not always feel like it. Sometimes I just wanted to stay home … Continue reading →

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Worship Team: How Prepared is “Prepared”?

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Mark Cole

You’ve probably said this to your team or heard this from your leader: “Everybody needs to practice and come to rehearsal prepared!” But how prepared is prepared? Continue reading →

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How To Learn To Sing Harmony

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Mark Cole

Learning to sing harmonies on a worship team requires practice, experience and ear training, It is also helpful to have a basic understanding of music theory. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to sing harmonies effectively: 1. … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt Worship: A Guide to God’s Presence in Leading

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

My desire, as a worship leader, is to have God’s presence, power, anointing and blessing when leading my local congregation. It is God’s presence that changes lives. It is God’s presence that heals peoples hearts and bodies. Here are some suggestions and guidelines to open the door for God’s blessings on your leading and worship. Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: Overcoming Fear

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Mark Cole

Overcoming fear when leading worship in front of a congregation is a common challenge that many worship leaders face. Here are some strategies to help you overcome this fear: Continue reading →

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Can God Touch A Nation?

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Mark Cole

In February 2000, I left home for a week to lead worship for Charles Ndifon in Copenhagen, Denmark at ‘Kirken i Kulturcenteret’ (CPH Christian Center). Charles had been in Denmark the year before and had ministered to a small college … Continue reading →

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Learning To Lead

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mark Cole

For the first ten of years of full time music ministry I was very content to be the guy who was behind the scenes. When I first started, I played in the band and later on I wrote the music … Continue reading →

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9 Reasons Why Music Is Important

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

Have you ever wondered why music is so inherent in our culture and in cultures around the world? Have you ever wondered why music is so important and can stir up all sorts of emotions and memories? Check out these … Continue reading →

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