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Worship Leading: 4 Major Ways To Improve

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Mark Cole

Leading people in worship to the Living God is an awesome privilege and really involves four major areas: music, worship, leadership (people) and your relationship with God. The more you understand and grow in each area, the stronger your worship leading should become. … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Strength of Humility in Competition and Creativity

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Mark Cole

I love to compete in sports, especially racquet sports and I also love to lead worship. I have discovered that humility is a foundational principle in both life and faith, and it plays an essential role in the worlds of music and sports. Continue reading →

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The Most Important Leadership Lessons You Can Learn Only From Mom

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Mark Cole

By Lolly Daskal –  Odds are that your mother is the source of your earliest and strongest lessons in life and leadership–lessons that still influence you today. Ask others to name the most influential people in their life, and there’s … Continue reading →

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10 Things Every Worship Leader Needs To Work On

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

No matter how long I have been leading worship, there are always areas that I need to improve on. When you are doing well, it is too easy to get comfortable. But the truth is, none of us ever arrives. … Continue reading →

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10 Keys To Improving Your Singing

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mark Cole

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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What I’ve Learned About Starting A Youth Worship Band

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mark Cole

I was recently asked if I could give some advice on how to start a Junior High Worship Band. One of the churches that I worked at, had a small Christian school and I was put in charge of working … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Guidelines For Growing Worship Leaders

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mark Cole

Worship leaders: what areas are you still working on? Which parts of your ministry can you improve on? Here are ten guidelines that I still review to make sure that I stay on track! 10. Never stop growing Are you … Continue reading →

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Tough-Minded Or Tender-Hearted Leadership?

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Mark Cole

Jesus is arguably the most successful leader of all times. In only three and half years, He gathered a small group of followers together and changed the world. Today, Jesus has billions of followers who are doing His work in … Continue reading →

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The Parable Of The Worship Leaders

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Mark Cole

By David Manner The Master Worship Leader called three novices with various gifts, passions and capabilities to lead worship in three churches with distinct characteristics and needs. To the first novice worship leader the Master gave a worship band that included … Continue reading →

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10 Keys To Improving Your Singing

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Mark Cole

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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