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

Life Giving Words From Jesus

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Mark Cole

The longer I follow God, the more I am aware of the importance of knowing Jesus. I love to read through the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. They give a great picture of who Jesus was: He was ‘God come … Continue reading →

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50 Good Mental Health Habits

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Mark Cole

By Brad Hambrick Good physical health does not happen by accident. Physically healthy people make small, daily choices that contribute to their physical health. It should be noted that even those who make healthy choices still get sick and injured. Choices don’t … Continue reading →

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Maps

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Mark Cole

My adventures with God have led me around the world numerous times to over 70 countries. Here are some of the maps from those adventures. Jesus – ‘You will be my witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, … Continue reading →

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Recordings

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Mark Cole

I have been blessed to have produced 18 different recordings for various organizations over the years. I have done 6 of my own (2 choir and orchestra recordings and 4 worship CD’s). If I can be of help in arranging, producing … Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: 7 Keys To Becoming Invisible

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

Have you ever been in a great worship service and the worship leader and team seemed to disappear and your complete focus turned to worshiping Jesus? Strong worship leaders know that worship is never about them, it’s about putting our … Continue reading →

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Worship Charts: 7 Keys To A Great Rehearsal

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

One of the keys to having an excellent rehearsal is preparing great worship charts. I have found that worship bands frequently go into rehearsals with haphazard charts. No one has taken the time to really think through all the details of the songs. … Continue reading →

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How To Be A Great Backup Singer

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

Adapted from Insights On Worship It’s one thing to have a great voice. It is quite another to possess the skills it takes to make your worship leader want to schedule you as often as possible. Here are some solid tips … Continue reading →

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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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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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What Is Your Life Built On?

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Mark Cole

This is from Stephanie (my daughter):  I want to share a personal story. A few weeks ago, my grandfather passed away. As I watching his memorial online, I was reminded of the faithfulness of God for those who have chosen … Continue reading →

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