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

10 Truths To Help Improve Your Marriage

Adapted from Paul Chappell: A marriage that endures is the result of God’s love and grace flowing through two people who are committed to one another. As time passes, it is always important to be reminded of the important basics of marriage. If we … Continue reading

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9 Lessons Young Worship Leaders Need To Learn

By David Santistevan I remember the day like it was yesterday. I remember my heart racing, tears flowing, and my life changing. It was the day I experienced the presence of God for the first time. Sure, I had been … Continue reading

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My Top 10 Worship Posts Of 2016

2016 has been an amazing year for me, it has included strong worship ministry, a return to choir leading,  great overseas ministry and awesome family times. This blog has been a successful part of that journey with almost 690,000 visits from … Continue reading

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The Story Behind ‘Joy To The World’

By Monica Hunter (the original post is here) No Christmas carol list would be complete without the exuberant celebration song, “Joy to the World.” This lively tune is easily memorized and simple to play on an instrument. But do you … Continue reading

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10 Great Leadership Questions

Are you a leader or aspiring leader? Asking the right questions really sets the right tone for your leadership. Asking the right questions will give you insight into any blind spots you might have. And asking the right questions will help your … Continue reading

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8 Reasons a Church Choir Is Important

I recently started conducting a choir after many years of just doing worship teams. Here are 8 great reasons to consider adding a choir to your congregation. (edited from Chuck Lawless) It provides opportunities for many members to serve. Think … Continue reading

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Christmas Humour (Part 3)

  

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The Difference Between Men & Women

Here is a tongue-in-cheek look at the incredible differences between men & woman! 🙂 NICKNAMES If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave and John go out, they … Continue reading

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Philosophy of Worship

Does your congregation have a ‘Philosophy of Worship’? I recently came across a very well-written philosophy from ‘The Meeting Place’ church. If you are developing your own standards for your worship ministry, this is a good place to start. Philosophy … Continue reading

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I Wish I Had Learned These Earlier

A teacher once gave these wise words to his senior class. They make a lot of sense. 1. You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. 2. Never cancel dinner plans by … Continue reading

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