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

How To Read The Bible And Enjoy It

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Michael Hyatt ~ I remember the first time I tried to read the Bible for myself. I found my grandfather’s copy on a shelf in his living room. I was nine years old. I sat down on the floor, cross-legged, with … Continue reading →

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50 Simple But Powerful Habits To Leave Your Mark

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Mark Cole

Try these 50 simple ways to make a meaningful difference. by Lolly Daskal ~ Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” And one of the most effective ways to serve … Continue reading →

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4 Skills That Separate Great Worship Leaders From Good Song Leaders

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Mark Cole

By David Santistevan ~  Leading worship can be overwhelming sometimes, right? Not only do you have to worship God with all your heart, you have to lead a band, play an instrument, sing, engage a room, please your leaders, and be … Continue reading →

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Worship Ministries: A Call To Excellence

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Mark Cole

What is excellence in music ministry? What role does excellence have in our service to God? Is excellence a standard that it used in the Bible? What balances do you need to go for excellence and not develop a critical spirit? When I … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons Most Churches Never Break the 200 Attendance Mark

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Carey Nieuwhof ~ While social media and even traditional media are still preoccupied with mega churches and multi-site churches, the reality is that most churches in North America are quite small. The Barna group pegs the average Protestant church size … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things Every Church Drummer Must Know

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Mike Murray ~ Practice until you can’t get it wrong There’s a famous, but anonymous, quote I remember my high school baseball coach liked to tell players: Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get … Continue reading →

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The Next Project: How To Get Things Done

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Mark Cole

Rick Warren is a productive leader. He’s built a great church and is an extremely successful writer. In this blog he gives some great insight into ‘How To Get Things Done’ or ‘7 Principles for Every Project’ Rick ~ As a … Continue reading →

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Great Chris Tomlin Interview on Songwriting and Starting Out

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Mark Cole

I just listened to a great interview by David Santistevan on his blog for worship leaders and musicians. Chris Tomlin talks about how he got started, writing from a ‘pure place’, Chris’s principles for writing memorable songs and his thoughts … Continue reading →

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30 Tips To Make Your Rehearsals More Effective

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Musicademy.com ~ We recently asked our Musicademy Facebook page members the question “What advice would you give to a worship team wanting to make rehearsals as effective as possible?” It had a huge response and we’ve compiled some of the … Continue reading →

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