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7 Keys To Walking Closer To God This Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Mark Cole

The Christmas season is one of joy, wonder, and celebration, yet it’s also easy to become distracted by the hustle and bustle of shopping, gatherings, and preparations. Amid all this, God invites us to walk closer to Him. Here are seven keys to deepening your relationship with God this Christmas: Continue reading →

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10 Keys To A Deeper Relationship With God

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Mark Cole

Growing in your love relationship with God is a deeply personal journey that involves both spiritual disciplines and heartfelt devotion. Here are some practical ways to foster and deepen your love for God: Continue reading →

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Celebrating 50 Years Of Ministry

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Mark Cole

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 →

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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Sound, Media, Lighting) ~ Part 4 of 4

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Mark Cole

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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Biblical Actions of Worship: Part 2

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mark Cole

In the Bible, there are various actions of worship that are mentioned or modeled by the prophets, priests, and people of God. Some of the main actions of worship described in the Bible include: (Click here for Biblical Actions of … Continue reading →

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12 Things That Can Discourage Congregational Singing

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Mark Cole

I love it when congregations sing so loud that the soundman has trouble hearing the worship band over the people singing around him. Worship leaders – if the congregation is not singing, we are not doing what God has called … Continue reading →

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What Does A Full-Time Worship Pastor Do?

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Mark Cole

People often don’t understand what goes into their Sunday morning worship each week. What does a full-time worship pastor do the rest of the week? I was recently asked to describe my weekly schedule. Here is what works for me. … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Recovery’s Eight Recovery Principles

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Mark Cole

Once a month I get the privilege of leading worship at ‘Celebrate Recovery’. CR is part of a movement that is bringing the healing power of Jesus Christ to the hurting and broken through working Celebrate Recovery’s Step Studies, The Journey Begins, … Continue reading →

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