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Author Archives: Mark Cole
Does Jesus Still Heal People?
In 2005 I was constantly travelling.. every other week I was on a plane to somewhere in the world to lead worship. This also involved playing piano for 4-6 hours a day. Finally, I developed carpal tunnel syndrome in my … Continue reading
The Journey To Finding Purpose
My first couple of years working in church ministry were great. The church that I was born in, Glad Tiding Church, had hired me to conduct and arrange music for their 100 voice choir and orchestra. It was a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Church, God Adventures, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged calling, choir, church, God, leading, singing, Worship
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Sound, Media, Lighting) ~ Part 4 of 4
This blog is the fourth and last instalment of ’10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team’. Here are the links to Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. I want to start this blog by talking about that important techie who helps you … Continue reading
Posted in Church, God, Leadership, Music, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged Bible reading, lighting, media, patient, sound, wisdom, Worship
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (The Band) ~ Part 3 of 4
This is Part 3 of 4. Here is a link to Part 1 and Part 2 8. The Worship Band Rhythm Section a) The Band: A worship band can come in many different shapes and sizes. Most contemporary church worship bands … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged Aviom mixer, bass, drums, dynamics, groove, guitar, in-ear monitors, kick, piano, rhythm section, Roland mixer, snare, stage, vocals, Worship band
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Charts & Vocals) ~ Part 2 of 4
6. Great charts One of the keys to improving your worship band and your rehearsals is to give your group great charts. The majority of worship bands charts fall into one of two camps. The majority of bands use a lyric … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged bass, charts, chords, drums, guitars, keyboard, musical arranger, vocals
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Leadership, Songs, Rehearsals) ~ Part 1 of 4
I believe great teams always start with great leaders. Leadership is crucial. What are you doing as a leader to improve? Here are some areas to look at when you are working on improving your leadership and your team. Generally … Continue reading
Posted in Church, God, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged Biblical, change, excellence, grooming, grow, memorization, model, passion, practise, private lessons, rehearsals, songs, stage presence
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Do Angels Fix Flat Tires?
A number of years ago, I was driving to church with my family on a Sunday morning. We were zooming down our local freeway at 110 km/hr (70 mi/hr) when all of a sudden I spotted an aluminium ladder strewn … Continue reading
Posted in Church, God Adventures, Travel
Tagged angel, choir rehearsal, flat tire, parking lot, protection
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Faith Is Having The Courage To Let God Have Control
‘Faith is having the courage to let God have control.’ As I read these words, my mind goes back to the many times that God has asked me to trust Him to have control in my life. I don’t … Continue reading
If You Had An Infinite Budget For Your Worship Team, What Would You Spend It On?
I recently saw this question posed on Musicademy’s Facebook page. It’s a fascinating and, I think, a good exercise in vision-casting and dreaming. Nobody has an infinite budget, but over a number of years, a good size church should spend a … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged amps, donuts, drums, forScore, guitar, honorariums, mentoring, OnSong, training
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The Personal Life Of A Christian Musician
Have you read Colossians 3:16-17 lately? This great passage gives solid advice for musicians and Christians in general to follow. 1. Let Jesus’ teachings and message fill your life! Years ago, I was challenged to get to know Jesus at a deeper level. (Frankly… I’m … Continue reading
