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7 Keys To Starting In A New Worship Ministry

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

Are you starting to lead worship in a new church? Has God called you to a new ministry? It can be intimidating! I have been working in music ministry for over thirty years. Let me share what I’ve learned from my personal … Continue reading →

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The Power of Patience and Soft Speech

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Mark Cole

In our fast-paced, often confrontational world, it can be easy to underestimate the power of patience and soft speech. Yet, these virtues hold incredible influence, often in ways that are both surprising and profound. Continue reading →

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The Power Of Change

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Mark Cole

One of the great challenges in life is change. This can vary from learning the new features on your smart phone, to adapting to new styles of music and to seeing your children as adults and parents, not just your … Continue reading →

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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Leadership, Songs, Rehearsals) ~ Part 1 of 4

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Mark Cole

I believe great teams always start with great leaders. Leadership is crucial. What are you doing as a leader to improve?  Here are some areas to look at when you are working on improving your leadership and your team. Generally … Continue reading →

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New Life In Christ

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Mark Cole

In 2 Corinthians 5:17. Paul writes: “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” What does he mean? To understand its meaning, let’s do a ‘quick dive’ into the verse … Continue reading →

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7 Attributes of a Great Worship Leader

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Mark Cole

by Ron Edmondson I’ve been blessed to work with many great worship leaders. And I’ve worked with enough now to form some opinions of what makes a great one. Here are 7 attributes of a great worship leader: Humble – They … Continue reading →

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I Wish I Had Learned These Earlier

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Mark Cole

A teacher once gave these wise words to his senior class. They make a lot of sense. 1. You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. 2. Never cancel dinner plans by … Continue reading →

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Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

BY AMY MORIN (Bible verses by Mark Cole) ~ Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life. Check out these things that mentally strong people don’t do, … Continue reading →

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The Most Amazing Book I Have Ever Read

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Mark Cole

When I was twenty-six years old I was the music director of a Christian band travelling in Europe. Because of a political crisis in Poland, our travel plans changed and we ended up staying at YWAM (Youth With A Mission) hostel … Continue reading →

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This Changes Everything!

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mark Cole

Recently I did a worship webinar for Praisecharts.com and was reminded by the host, Ryan Dahl of the story of how I got into worship band chart writing. In the 90’s I used to go to a music seminar in San … Continue reading →

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