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Great Script for Good Friday Service

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mark Cole

Pastors and Worship Leaders: Are you looking for a script that really works for a one hour Good Friday Service? Here’s one that I developed and have used successfully. I’ve also added links to the songs and media. Pre Service Background … Continue reading →

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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Leading ~ Part 2 of 2

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Mark Cole

This is the 2nd of two parts: Check out part 1 here: 10 Ways To Improve… 6. Learn a musical instrument Most worship leaders play an instrument. It is not a prerequisite but it is of great help. The two main … Continue reading →

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10 Things Every Worship Leader Should Do Before the Service

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Wes Pickering – There’ a simple pre-flight checklist that I try my best to go through every time I lead worship.  None of these things are all that complicated, but it helps each service go smoothly and minimizes distractions. … 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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10 Tests Of A Good Worship Leader

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Mark Cole

How are you doing as a worship leader? How do you know if you are a good worship leader? Let me suggest a few guidelines that will help to quantify your leadership. 10 Tests Of A Good Worship Leader 1. Is … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Pet Peeves About Worship Leaders

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Kent Shaffer: Recently, Carlos Whittaker of Buckhead Church (Atlanta, GA) blogged the dangerous question: What is the biggest gripe you have about something a Sunday worship leader does? The 185+ responses were fascinating, insightful, and offensive to some. To cut … Continue reading →

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