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My Top Worship Songs for 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Mark Cole

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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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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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7 Reasons Singing Is Essential to the Christian Life

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Mark Cole

By Tom Olsen Have you ever wondered why God desires for His people to sing? What role should singing play in the life of a Christian? What is it about worshiping through song that is so important to God? You … Continue reading →

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The Parable Of The Worship Leaders

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Mark Cole

By David Manner The Master Worship Leader called three novices with various gifts, passions and capabilities to lead worship in three churches with distinct characteristics and needs. To the first novice worship leader the Master gave a worship band that included … 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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Do You Like Contemporary Worship Music?

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Mark Cole

 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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