Category Archives: Worship

A Letter To My Younger Worship Leading Self

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Mark Cole

Dear Younger Worship Leading Me, In a few decades you are going to look back at your years of worship ministry with a desire for a second chance to handle some things differently. You will think about certain services, special … Continue reading →

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The Lord Has Chosen You

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Mark Cole

I love this message to the priests in charge of worship: The Lord has chosen you to stand in His presence, to minister to Him, and to lead the people in worship and present offerings to Him. ~ II Chronicles 29:11 … Continue reading →

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Worship Teams: Moving From Good To Excellent

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Mark Cole

How do we as individuals, leaders and worship teams go from good to excellent? How do we take from the past and learn from the present to lead our congregations in passionate worship of the Lord? Here are four main areas that … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 450,000 Reads: Top 10 Posts

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Mark Cole

This blog recently reached over 450,000 reads from 188,000 visitors from over 190 countries. It has been such a joy to share with my readers. Here are my Top 10 posts in reverse order: 10. Singing: 7 Keys To Improving Pitch There are … Continue reading →

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Where Each Instrument Fits In The Mix

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Mark Cole

By Kade Young Most assume achieving a great mix is simply a matter of moving faders up and down. But, if you have been mixing for long, you know better.  You not only have to possess a wide array of … Continue reading →

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Understanding The Book of Psalms

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Mark Cole

As a worship leader and musician, my habit is to read a Psalm every day as a part of my daily Bible reading. As a result, I have read through the whole book of Psalms twice each year for the last … Continue reading →

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My Top 25 Worship Songs For 2016

Posted on February 26, 2016 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 … Continue reading →

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Does Your Worship Team Need Some Help?

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Mark Cole

Is your worship department going through a time of transition? I am often called on to help churches take their worship team through transition to the next level. I have consulted, done seminars and lead worship ministry all over the world … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 200,000 Reads: Top 10 Posts

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Mark Cole

This blog recently reached 200,000 reads from over 185 countries. Wow, that’s amazing to me! Here are my Top 10 posts in reverse order: 10. Singing: 7 Keys To Improving Pitch There are few things that ruin singing more than being out-of-tune. … Continue reading →

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Mark’s Year In Review: 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

2015 has been a strange and wonderful year. When I look back, I am amazed at all the awesome things that have happened. It causes me to be thankful for the faithfulness and supply of God. Here a few of the many highlights: … Continue reading →

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