Category Archives: Music

Worship Team: How Prepared is “Prepared”?

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Mark Cole

You’ve probably said this to your team or heard this from your leader: “Everybody needs to practice and come to rehearsal prepared!” But how prepared is prepared? Continue reading →

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How To Learn To Sing Harmony

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Mark Cole

Learning to sing harmonies on a worship team requires practice, experience and ear training, It is also helpful to have a basic understanding of music theory. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to sing harmonies effectively: 1. … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt Worship: A Guide to God’s Presence in Leading

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

My desire, as a worship leader, is to have God’s presence, power, anointing and blessing when leading my local congregation. It is God’s presence that changes lives. It is God’s presence that heals peoples hearts and bodies. Here are some suggestions and guidelines to open the door for God’s blessings on your leading and worship. Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: Overcoming Fear

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Mark Cole

Overcoming fear when leading worship in front of a congregation is a common challenge that many worship leaders face. Here are some strategies to help you overcome this fear: Continue reading →

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Can God Touch A Nation?

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Mark Cole

In February 2000, I left home for a week to lead worship for Charles Ndifon in Copenhagen, Denmark at ‘Kirken i Kulturcenteret’ (CPH Christian Center). Charles had been in Denmark the year before and had ministered to a small college … Continue reading →

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Learning To Lead

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mark Cole

For the first ten of years of full time music ministry I was very content to be the guy who was behind the scenes. When I first started, I played in the band and later on I wrote the music … Continue reading →

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9 Reasons Why Music Is Important

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

Have you ever wondered why music is so inherent in our culture and in cultures around the world? Have you ever wondered why music is so important and can stir up all sorts of emotions and memories? Check out these … Continue reading →

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Strong Worship Leaders: The 18 Things They Avoid

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Mark Cole

Strong worship leaders develop good attitudes and habits. They keep their heart, mind and spirit right before God and man. Check out these things that strong leaders don’t do, so you can grow and improve. 1. They don’t miss out on … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned About Surrender

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Mark Cole

When I was 18 years old, I was in my second year of studying music at the University of British Columbia. I loved music but I was struggling with the demands of long practise times and studies and I reluctantly decided to quit university. … 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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