Author Archives: Mark Cole

About Mark Cole

Jesus follower, Husband, Grandfather, Worship Leader, Writer, Pastor, Teacher, Founding Arranger for Praisecharts.com, pickleball player, blogger & outdoor enthusiast.. (biking, hiking, skiing). Twitter: @MarkMCole Facebook: mmcole

Going from Song Leading to Worship Leading

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mark Cole

Leaders, how do you go from just leading songs to leading worship? How do you get a congregation to get past just singing songs to actually worshiping God? Let me suggest some insights to help you grow as a worship leader. … Continue reading →

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The Relationship Between God And Music

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Mark Cole

By Suzanne Provagna – One of the characteristics I love about God is that He is direct. Every word has direction and meaning just like the first commandment:  “I am the LORD your GOD, who brought you out of Egypt, … Continue reading →

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21 Things You’ll Regret When You’re Old

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Mark Cole

Life goes by fast. Don’t live life with regrets. 1. Not traveling when you had the chance. Travelling is a great education. You begin to see the world in a different light and understand the diversity and cultures that make … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 ❤️

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Mark Cole

I was reflecting on God’s goodness this morning and I wanted to send out a Christmas greeting and thank-you to all our friends, family and supporters. Last year Anna and I moved back to Calgary to set-out on a new … Continue reading →

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The Blessings Of Those Who Follow God

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

God loves to bless those who love, obey and trust in Him. Here is an encouraging and challenging list of the blessings, character and influence of those who love and follow God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. The Blessings Of … Continue reading →

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Do You Want To See The Supernatural In Your Ministry?

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Mark Cole

In 1998, my wife, Anna and I were asked to accompany a group of Christian students on a missions trip to the Philippines. We spent a few months helping prepare the group for the two-week trip because it was my wife’s  job to … Continue reading →

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Cole Ministry Support

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Mark Cole

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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4 Secrets of a Fruitful Ministry

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Mark Cole

By Rick Warren ~ Most people are interested in productivity. But the Bible doesn’t use the word “productivity”; instead, you’ll find there the word “fruitfulness.” God wants us to have fruitful ministries, so I want to show you some principles … Continue reading →

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What Does A Full-Time Worship Pastor Do?

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Mark Cole

People often don’t understand what goes into their Sunday morning worship each week. What does a full-time worship pastor do the rest of the week? I was recently asked to describe my weekly schedule. Here is what works for me. … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Mark Cole

This is Thanksgiving season, a time to reflect and give thanks for all the good things in our lives. I want to say a special thanks to God for the journey so far. I want to thank Him for how … Continue reading →

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