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How Do I Become A Christian?

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Mark Cole

Becoming a Christian involves a personal decision to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. The specific process may vary depending on the denomination or church you are interested in joining, but the following steps can serve as a … Continue reading →

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How Do I Follow Jesus?

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Mark Cole

Following Jesus involves a personal relationship with Him, and it’s a lifelong journey of growing in faith and becoming more like Him. Here are some practical steps you can take to follow Jesus: Remember, following Jesus is a daily choice … Continue reading →

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Why Is Easter Important?

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Mark Cole

Easter is the most important Christian holiday of the year. It celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, three days after He was executed by crucifixion. Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is the heart of Christianity. In fact, without Jesus’ resurrection, … Continue reading →

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12 Things That Can Discourage Congregational Singing

Posted on March 18, 2023 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 … Continue reading →

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The Scariest Night Of My Life!

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Mark Cole

One winter weekend a bunch of my friends and I decided to cross-country ski into Bow Hut for an overnight in the Canadian Rockies. Bow Hut is an alpine hut located at an elevation of 2,350 metres (7,710 ft) on … Continue reading →

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Going from Song Leading to Worship Leading

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mark Cole

Leaders, how do you go from just leading songs to leading worship? How do you get a congregation to get past just singing songs to actually worshiping God? Let me suggest some insights to help you grow as a worship leader. … 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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Do You Want To See The Supernatural In Your Ministry?

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Mark Cole

In 1998, my wife, Anna and I were asked to accompany a group of Christian students on a missions trip to the Philippines. We spent a few months helping prepare the group for the two-week trip because it was my wife’s  job to … Continue reading →

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4 Secrets of a Fruitful Ministry

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Mark Cole

By Rick Warren ~ Most people are interested in productivity. But the Bible doesn’t use the word “productivity”; instead, you’ll find there the word “fruitfulness.” God wants us to have fruitful ministries, so I want to show you some principles … Continue reading →

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My Mom’s Christmas Miracle

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Mark Cole

A few years back my 78 year old mother, Margaret Preston, flew to Calgary to celebrate my birthday. After she heard my ‘Do You Believe In Angels?’ story…. here’s the story she told me! When my mom was 6 years … Continue reading →

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