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Worship Team: Overcoming Insecurities

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Insecurity is something every worship team member faces at some point. Whether it’s doubting your musical ability, feeling like you don’t belong, or comparing yourself to others, insecurity can be a real struggle. If left unchecked, it can hinder your … Continue reading →

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What Worship Leaders Can Learn from the Plans for the Tabernacle in Exodus

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

The detailed instructions in Exodus for building the Ark of the Covenant, the lampstand, the table of showbread, and the Tabernacle are more than ancient history—they are rich with lessons for today’s worship leaders and teams. Here are key takeaways … Continue reading →

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How J.S. Bach’s Faith Influenced His Music

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Johann Sebastian Bach is often regarded as one of the greatest composers in history, a towering figure in the world of classical music. However, Bach was not only a musical genius—he was also a deeply committed Christian whose faith profoundly … Continue reading →

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9 Biblical Success Principles For Musicians

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Mark Cole

Is your desire to improve and become the best musician you can be? Here are nine great principles found in the Bible that can be applied to your musical journey. 1. Excellence: The Bible encourages believers to do everything with … Continue reading →

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Guidelines For A Strong Worship Team

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Mark Cole

In any quality organization there are codes of conduct and concrete expectations. A number of years ago I attended a worship conference at Gateway Church in Dallas and was totally impressed by their worship team. Based on Gateway’s code of conduct … 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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Philosophy of Worship

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Mark Cole

Does your congregation have a ‘Philosophy of Worship’? I recently came across a very well-written philosophy from ‘The Meeting Place’ church. If you are developing your own standards for your worship ministry, this is a good place to start. Philosophy … Continue reading →

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What Does A Healthy Worship Team Look Like?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Mark Cole

Adapted from Brad Kohring and Matt Hann  Healthy culture isn’t something that you can fabricate, it’s something that you “are”. Team culture isn’t just something to talk about, it’s who we are. These attitudes and commitments are vital for any worship … Continue reading →

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10 Attitudes And Commitments Of A Healthy Worship Team

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Mark Cole

I recently read the 10 commitments that the Hillsong Worship Team use. I thought it was so good I wanted to share a version that I adapted for my team. Healthy culture isn’t something that you can fabricate, it’s something that … Continue reading →

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10 Essential Traits of a Worship Pastor ~ Darlene Zschech

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mark Cole

One of my life’s greatest privileges has been serving as a worship pastor, and with this responsibility my eyes have been opened to so many different facets of what the job really requires, as opposed to what I imagined it … Continue reading →

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