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

Song Transitions In Worship

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Mark Cole

Are you wanting to improve the transitions from one song to the next in your Sunday worship set? Are you looking for practical musical and speaking tips? Here are three great Youtube videos that give really solid advice. How to … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Leadership, Music, Worship | Tagged musical transitions, pastor, song, speaking, transitions, what to say, Worship set, worship songs | Leave a comment

Top Billy Graham Quotes

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Mark Cole

Billy Graham needs no introduction. He counselled world leaders and preached to hundreds of millions of people in 180 countries. He was named “One of the Ten Most Admired Men in the World,” a record-breaking 59 times. He was known through … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, God, God Adventures, Jesus, Wisdom | Tagged Angels, attitude, Bible, children, conversion, dreams, eternity, gift, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, love, money, mountaintop, peacemaker, plans, reading, retired, suffering | Leave a comment

Promotion Comes From The Lord

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Mark Cole

by Mark Rutland – Young people today spend way too much time trying to force their way into opportunities. In fact, nobody is really immune to this. Whether we’re fresh out of college or twenty years into a profession, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged assignment, destiny, gifted, guide, job, opportunity, promote, promotion, serve, wait on the Lord | 2 Comments

When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Mark Cole

Here is some valuable wisdom and insight on when not to speak. Don’t open your mouth: In the heat of anger. Proverbs 14:17 When you don’t have all the facts Proverbs 18:13 When you haven’t verified the story. Deuteronomy 17:6 If your words … Continue reading →

Posted in God, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged anger, ashamed, damage, destroy, flatter, joke, listen, nagging, offend, tempted, wrong impression, yelling | Leave a comment

8 Guidelines For Talking While Leading Worship

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Mark Cole

By Jon Nicol – When a worship leader opens his mouth to do something other than to sing during the service, he’s either popping a throat lozenge or is about to talk. Most of the time, we’re better off if … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom, Worship | Tagged annunciate, Don't wing it, doubt, Holy Spirit, point, scripture, sermonize | 4 Comments

How to Negotiate a Worship-Leader Salary

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Mark Cole

By Jamie Brown ~ Several years ago, I posted some thoughts on a “worship leader’s job description and pay.” And of all the posts I’ve ever written in almost five years, that one post has gotten the most hits, the most Google … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God, God Adventures, Leadership, Music, Worship | Tagged average income, education, experience, facts, full-time ministry, full-time worship ministry, need, negotiate, pay, rent, salary, want | Leave a comment

Getting Ready For The Next Level

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Mark Cole

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

Posted in God, God Adventures, Travel, Wisdom | Tagged 40 days, challenge, fast, Glad Tidings Church, obey, Pacific Academy, pray, prepare, supernatural | Leave a comment

Chord Charts or Lead Sheets?

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Mark Cole

By Ryan at WorshipArtistry.com Edited by Mark Cole Chord charts or lead sheets? Every situation is different, every musician is different. In order to find the best fit for your needs, you need to understand the unique purposes for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Music, Worship | Tagged bass, Chord Chart, drums, guitars, harmonies, lead line, Lead sheet, Nashville Numbers Chart, piano, Piano Score, Rhythm charts, studio musician, vocal chart, Vocal Score | 1 Comment

When To Be Silent

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Mark Cole

Have you ever said something and then later wish you hadn’t? Here is some wisdom on when it is good to be silent. 1. Be silent and control yourself in the heat of anger Short-tempered people do foolish things Proverbs … Continue reading →

Posted in God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged actions, anger, ashamed, belittle, consequences, critical, critical people, facts, flatter, friendship, insult, joke about sin, judgement, lie, listen, offend, quarrelsome, rash vows, reputation, talk, temptation, testimony, wrong message | Leave a comment

How Does God Correct Us?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Mark Cole

By Leon Maiolo (edited and updated by Mark Cole) How does God correct His children? Does God correct us by punishing us with physical, emotional or financial trials and adversities? Are sickness and disease, trials and tribulations God’s way of … Continue reading →

Posted in God, Wisdom | Tagged desires, discipline, father, gentleness, God's Word, good gifts, kindness, love, punishment, sickness, thoughts | Leave a comment