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Serving The Church And Your Family

My pastor wants me to participate in his message on Sunday by answering this question: Mark – You are a husband, a father and a grandfather, you have served in ministry with your wife, you have raised your kids and now they serve in ministry, you have grandkids now. How have you balanced serving and family, and what has been the impact on your family that you still see to this day? Continue reading

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7 Keys To Starting In A New Worship Ministry

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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Investing In Worship: Following David’s Model

How much is your church investing in it’s worship ministry? Continue reading

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Learning To Lead

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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Heart Health

I was recently reminded of the importance of keeping my heart spiritually healthy. I was reminded to keep my love for the Lord as a top priority in my life. What does that look like in your daily life? It … Continue reading

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Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights

This timeline was born out of remembering the favor and blessings of God in my life. Here are the main milestones, photos and links (to the stories from this blog) from my life and adventures so far… Every good and … Continue reading

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The Journey To Finding Purpose

My first couple of years working in church ministry were great. The church that I was born in, Glad Tiding Church, had hired me to conduct and arrange music for their 100 voice choir and orchestra. It was a bit … Continue reading

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How Do I Become A Christian?

Becoming a Christian involves a personal decision to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. The specific process may vary depending on the denomination or church you are interested in joining, but the following steps can serve as a … Continue reading

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How Do I Follow Jesus?

Following Jesus involves a personal relationship with Him, and it’s a lifelong journey of growing in faith and becoming more like Him. Here are some practical steps you can take to follow Jesus: Remember, following Jesus is a daily choice … Continue reading

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10 Keys To Improving Your Singing

I have worked with average to great singers on the road, in the recording studio, in church and other musical settings for many decades. Here is what I have learned so far about helping singers improve: 1. Learn to Breathe Properly Learning to … Continue reading

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