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How To Learn To Sing Harmony

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Mark Cole

Learning to sing harmonies on a worship team requires practice, experience and ear training, It is also helpful to have a basic understanding of music theory. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to sing harmonies effectively: 1. … Continue reading →

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The 10 Commandments of Great Worship Team Members

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Mark Cole

Sometimes I lead the worship band and sometimes I play in the band. Both are important roles and have specific responsibilities to do them well. As both a leader and a player/singer, here are my ten most important rules as a team member: Continue reading →

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Celebrating Fathers: Practical Ways to Honor Dads

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Mark Cole

Fatherhood is a precious gift, and honoring our dads goes beyond a mere obligation—it’s an opportunity to express gratitude and strengthen the bond we share. The Bible provides timeless wisdom on how we can honor our fathers in practical ways. … Continue reading →

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7 Tips On Becoming A Good Acoustic Guitar Player

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mark Cole

Becoming a good acoustic guitar player on a worship team takes time, dedication, and practice. Here are some tips to help you improve: 1. Buy a good acoustic guitar: (new or used) Having a solid instrument that plugs into your … Continue reading →

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7 Tips To Become A Great Back-up Singer On Your Worship Team

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mark Cole

Becoming a great backup singer in a church worship team requires dedication, practice, and a few key skills. Here are some tips to help you achieve this goal:

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10 Tips On Improving Your Worship Band Rehearsal

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Mark Cole

I have spent many days and evenings at rehearsals. It is the price you pay if you want to do music at a good musical level. It is the price you pay if you want to get past the music … Continue reading →

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How To Be A Great Backup Singer

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

Adapted from Insights On Worship It’s one thing to have a great voice. It is quite another to possess the skills it takes to make your worship leader want to schedule you as often as possible. Here are some solid tips … Continue reading →

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When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Mark Cole

Here is some valuable wisdom and insight on when not to speak. Don’t open your mouth: In the heat of anger. Proverbs 14:17 When you don’t have all the facts Proverbs 18:13 When you haven’t verified the story. Deuteronomy 17:6 If your words … Continue reading →

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When To Be Silent

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Mark Cole

Have you ever said something and then later wish you hadn’t? Here is some wisdom on when it is good to be silent. 1. Be silent and control yourself in the heat of anger Short-tempered people do foolish things Proverbs … Continue reading →

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The Gold Standard: Lead By Example

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Lolly Daskal ~ We’ve all worked for this person: The director who tells everyone they have to work hard to reach their targets and then leaves to play golf. The manager who calls down staffers for not keeping regular office … Continue reading →

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