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Serving The Church And Your Family

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Mark Cole

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 →

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Is Music a Spiritual Gift?

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Mark Cole

In the life of the church, few things have the power to unite, inspire, and move hearts like music. Whether through the beautiful melodies of a hymn, the uplifting chords of a worship song, or the reflective tones of a spiritual ballad, music has been a cornerstone of Christian worship for centuries. But as we delve into the New Testament’s teachings on spiritual gifts, an interesting question arises: Is music and songwriting a spiritual gift? Continue reading →

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A Worship Leader’s Job Description and Pay

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Mark Cole

I need some general insight as we start looking for a worship leader for our church plant. What price range should I ask for from my finance/leadership team as I seek to hire a worship leader? Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Christians Love To Sing

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Mark Cole

Did you ever wonder why is singing so important in the Bible and Christianity in general? Singing holds a significant place in the Bible and Christianity for many different reasons. Here are seven great motivations behind a believer’s love for … Continue reading →

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Worship Leaders: 7 Keys To A Successful Life

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Mark Cole

Worship Leaders: our true success come from spending time with God and His word. God is the source of life, creativity, power and true success. In Colossians 3:16-17, Paul gives 7 keys on how to live a successful life! Let the … Continue reading →

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My Best Summer Job Ever!

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mark Cole

One of the things I’ve learned in my adventures with God is to expect the unexpected. When I was finishing my third year of music at the University of British Columbia, I had the pleasant surprise of being asked to … Continue reading →

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Adventure Update: Love City Church

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Mark Cole

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 →

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Keeping The Right Attitude

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Mark Cole

One of the challenges of leading is to keep the right attitude. I’ve been in leadership roles for over thirty years and it’s easy to lose your focus. It’s easy to begin to think that you are special and deserve … Continue reading →

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