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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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7 Keys To Starting In A New Worship Ministry

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

Are you starting to lead worship in a new church? Has God called you to a new ministry? It can be intimidating! I have been working in music ministry for over thirty years. Let me share what I’ve learned from my personal … Continue reading →

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Worship Team: Developing Stage Presence

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

Developing stage presence as a singer or player on a church worship team involves a combination of self-awareness, practice, passion for worshipping God and connecting with the message of the music. Here are some tips to help you improve your … 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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8 Keys To ‘Next Level’ Sunday Worship

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mark Cole

I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been blessed to have led church worship teams at home and around the world for over thirty years. Here are a few things that I have learned along the way. 1. … Continue reading →

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Worship Keyboards: 12 Keys To Improving

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Mark Cole

So you’re playing keyboards for your worship band this Sunday! Here are some proven steps and practices to help you do a great job. 1. Download the charts & MP’3 2. Listen to the original recordings 3. What are the … Continue reading →

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Learning Musical Notation

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Mark Cole

Learning to read musical notation, including notes, can be an enriching and rewarding experience. Here are some steps you can follow to learn how to read musical notation effectively: Remember, learning to read musical notation takes time and consistent practice. … Continue reading →

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The Nashville Numbering System

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Mark Cole

Learning the Nashville Numbering System (NNS) can be a valuable skill for musicians, particularly in the context of country, rock, gospel and pop music. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you learn and understand the NNS: Remember, learning the Nashville … Continue reading →

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Top Bible Verses to Memorize

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mark Cole

The Bible is a sacred text and a source of guidance and wisdom for millions of people around the world. Memorizing Bible verses can be a helpful way to internalize these teachings and make them a part of our daily … Continue reading →

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I Love Writing Songs To God

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Mark Cole

When my son, Josh, was going to a Christian school, one of his assignments was to memorize Bible passages. I remember spending one evening helping him memorize Psalm 139. What a powerful Psalm. After a few hours of working with … Continue reading →

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