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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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Strong Congregational Singing: 12 Things To Avoid

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Mark Cole

I love it when congregations sing so loud that the soundman has trouble hearing the worship band over the people singing around him. Worship leaders – if the congregation is not singing, we are not doing what God has called us to do. Here are a few things that I’ve learned to avoid in order to encourage the congregation to sing.
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Understanding The Book of Psalms

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Mark Cole

As a worship leader and musician, my habit is to read a Psalm every day as a part of my daily Bible reading. As a result, I have read through the whole book of Psalms twice each year for the last … Continue reading →

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Great Script For A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Mark Cole

Pastors and Worship Leaders: Are you looking for a script that really works for a one hour Christmas Eve Service(s)? Here’s one that I developed and have used successfully. If you like this script and are planning to use it this … Continue reading →

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Worship Singers: What Is Your Role?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Branon Dempsey Singers: what is your role? If you think your job is to deliver the message of the song in a way that inspires the church to worship, then you’re right. Our job is to help lift up … Continue reading →

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How Do You Encourage Your Band To Worship During The Music?

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Branon Dempsey ~ “How do you encourage your band to worship during the music?” This was a highlighted question from a worship leader. My response: “Pray as they play.” There’s no doubt that our minds can become distracted when … Continue reading →

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