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Raise the Bar: Hard Work and Enthusiasm in Worship Leadership
As I was reading Romans 12 this morning, Paul’s words, “Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically,” challenged me. They reminded me of the essential role that a strong work ethic plays in worship ministry. Too often, we may find our teams stagnating—not because of a lack of talent or resources, but because we aren’t fully committing ourselves to the work with the enthusiasm and diligence Paul speaks of. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Leadership, Music, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged charts, diligence, hard work, inspire, organized, prep, preperation, scheduling, serve, serving, spiritual, time management, transformative, work, work ethic
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Serving The Church And Your Family
My pastor wants me to participate in his message on Sunday by answering this question: Mark – You are a husband, a father and a grandfather, you have served in ministry with your wife, you have raised your kids and now they serve in ministry, you have grandkids now. How have you balanced serving and family, and what has been the impact on your family that you still see to this day? Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Family, God, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged attending church, children, church, faithfulness, family, fun, grandchildren, grandkids, holidays, Jesus, ministry, prayer, reading the Word, serving, teaching, water baptism
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The Secret to Joy
In a world obsessed with the pursuit of happiness, joy often feels elusive. We chase after success, relationships, experiences, and possessions, only to find that true joy remains just out of reach. Yet, the Bible speaks of a joy that transcends circumstances—a joy rooted not in fleeting pleasures, but in something eternal and steadfast. What is the secret to this kind of joy? Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Health, Wisdom
Tagged accepted, biblical joy, challenges, eternal, God's presence, happiness, He is good, Holy Spirit, hope, identity, lasting joy, loved, pleasures, relationships, seasons, serving, success, trust God
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Worship in Spirit and Truth
In the Gospel of John, Jesus delivers a profound statement that has resonated through the ages: “For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24, NLT). This declaration offers a deep well of spiritual wisdom, inviting us to explore the essence of true worship and our relationship with the Creator of the Universe. Continue reading
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Biblical Actions of Worship: Part 2
In the Bible, there are various actions of worship that are mentioned or modeled by the prophets, priests, and people of God. Some of the main actions of worship described in the Bible include: (Click here for Biblical Actions of … Continue reading
Cole Ministry Support
Dear Friends This November marks the first anniversary of ministry with our children, Ryan & Stephanie Iverson, at Love City Church. They recently moved into a new facility where they have experienced excellent growth and increased stability. It has been … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, gifts, giving, serving, support, Worship
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Adventure Update: Love City Church
Anna and I would like to give an update on our new adventure of serving at Love City Church. It has been such a privilege to assist our kids, Ryan & Stephanie Iverson, in their young thriving church. A few … Continue reading
What Does A Healthy Worship Team Look Like?
Adapted from Brad Kohring and Matt Hann Healthy culture isn’t something that you can fabricate, it’s something that you “are”. Team culture isn’t just something to talk about, it’s who we are. These attitudes and commitments are vital for any worship … Continue reading
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Tagged cause of Christ, commitment, devotion, excellence, expectation, fun, goals, humility, learning, others, ownership, practice, serving, unity
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Do You Like Contemporary Worship Music?
I recently had an online conversation with an old friend (and very good musician) about today’s worship music. He doesn’t like it and is not crazy about the guitars taking over. He went on to say that because of the … Continue reading
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Tagged contemporary worship, generation, guitar, hymns, serve, serving
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10 Essential Traits of a Worship Pastor ~ Darlene Zschech
One of my life’s greatest privileges has been serving as a worship pastor, and with this responsibility my eyes have been opened to so many different facets of what the job really requires, as opposed to what I imagined it … Continue reading
