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Worship Rehearsal Checklist

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Mark Cole

Solid prep work is essential for excellent rehearsals. Here is an extensive checklist to help you with many of the details. A) Pre-Rehearsal Checklist (1-3 weeks ahead) Book all players and singers (I usually book everyone a month ahead… and I use … Continue reading →

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7 Things Lead Pastors Wish They Could Say To Worship Leaders

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Rich Birch Today’s post is a guest post by Unseminary’s Rich Birch Lead pastors spend a lot time in the front row of the church participating in worship services. In fact, if you’re a church leader reading this you know the … Continue reading →

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Four Behaviors of a Thriving Worship Ministry

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Mark Cole

Lessons From Churches from 50 and 5000. By Mike O’Brien Over the past 18 months, I have served fifty-plus churches as a worship team trainer and guest worship leader. I’ve noticed some interesting trends in worship ministries that are healthy, growing, and happy. This … 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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9 Lessons Young Worship Leaders Need To Learn

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Mark Cole

By David Santistevan I remember the day like it was yesterday. I remember my heart racing, tears flowing, and my life changing. It was the day I experienced the presence of God for the first time. Sure, I had been … Continue reading →

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Great Chris Tomlin Interview on Songwriting and Starting Out

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Mark Cole

I just listened to a great interview by David Santistevan on his blog for worship leaders and musicians. Chris Tomlin talks about how he got started, writing from a ‘pure place’, Chris’s principles for writing memorable songs and his thoughts … Continue reading →

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9 Things Skilled Songwriters Do Differently

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Clay Mills ~ Throughout my 20 years as a professional songwriter, I’ve noticed there is not always a huge difference in talent levels between most creative people. Why, then do some songwriters seem to have an over abundance of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 30,000 Views: My Top 10 Blogs

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Mark Cole

Yesterday my blog went over 30,000 views from over 120 countries. That’s amazing! That means that thousands of worship leaders, musicians and Christians from all over the world have spent time reading and learning. What a privilege! Thank you to all who … Continue reading →

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8 Tips On Taking Your School Worship Time To The Next Level

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Mark Cole

I love leading students in worship and also teaching students to lead. I have been blessed to have lead worship teams at home and around the world for thirty years. Here are a few things that I have learned along that way. … Continue reading →

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