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

The Most Important Quality Of Any Worship Leader

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

By David Santistevan If you look on the typical job description of a worship leader, you’ll see a lot of necessary skills. The ability to sing, arrange music, recruit a team, communicate, lead, and pastor people. But none of these … Continue reading →

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What Does A Healthy Worship Team Look Like?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Mark Cole

Adapted from Brad Kohring and Matt Hann  Healthy culture isn’t something that you can fabricate, it’s something that you “are”. Team culture isn’t just something to talk about, it’s who we are. These attitudes and commitments are vital for any worship … Continue reading →

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Funniest Church Signs (part 2)

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Mark Cole

I had such fun with Top 10 Funniest Church Signs that I went searching for some more.. I hope you enjoy..

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Top 10 Funniest Church Signs

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Mark Cole

I love to laugh.. and sometimes church signs are hilarious.. Here are some of my favorites! I had so much fun doing this one.. that I did another… check it out Funniest Church Signs (part 2)

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12 Habits Of The Highly Successful

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

Those who have become very successful have deliberate habits that make them more productive and effective. To emulate these habits, we must train ourselves and be focused; we must take our bad habits and replace them with new ones. Here are … Continue reading →

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Eight Unexpected Blessings of Christianity

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Chuck Lawless My seventh-grade classmate who shared the story of Christ with me was a matter-of-fact kind of guy. Here’s generally the way he told me the gospel: “You’re going to hell, and you need to get saved.” In … Continue reading →

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5 Traits Of A Great Worship Leader

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By WorshipSetIdeas.com ~ A great worship leader doesn’t just lead their congregation. They also lead their accompanying worship team—the band and the vocalists. And let’s face it, worship leadership is hard. Musicians can be moody and temperamental—including yourself! We’ve put together these … Continue reading →

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How Do You Encourage Your Band To Worship During The Music?

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Branon Dempsey ~ “How do you encourage your band to worship during the music?” This was a highlighted question from a worship leader. My response: “Pray as they play.” There’s no doubt that our minds can become distracted when … Continue reading →

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7 Secrets to Never Forget a Name Again

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Lolly Daskal ~  One of the best ways to make a favorable first impression–and to get ahead socially or in business — is to remember people’s names. If you have a hard time remembering people’s names, you’re not alone. We … Continue reading →

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Does God Really Care About What Happens In Your Life?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

Have you ever read Psalm 139? The first time the lyrics from that incredible Psalm hit me was when I was helping my son, Josh, memorize them in high school. As we slowly repeated those powerful lyrics over and over, … Continue reading →

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