Category Archives: Wisdom

Great Quotes On Leadership

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

There are hundreds of great leadership quotes. To make my list of top leadership quotes, I asked myself two questions: Is this quote true of Jesus and would Jesus endorse this? Jesus is the gold standard of leadership. He asked 12 … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Bible Verses On Hope

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

  Comment from Marilee Dawn:  A 5 year old boy memorized the 23rd Psalm and stood in front of the church to recite it.  Sucking in a deep breath, he began, “The Lord is my Shepherd…”   pausing nervously he then added… … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of a Multi-Generational Worship Team

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Sharon Brodin ~  If you were to take a poll today, what would you say is the age range represented by your worship team? One Sunday morning I happened to look across the stage from the piano where I was … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 30,000 Views: My Top 10 Blogs

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Mark Cole

Yesterday my blog went over 30,000 views from over 120 countries. That’s amazing! That means that thousands of worship leaders, musicians and Christians from all over the world have spent time reading and learning. What a privilege! Thank you to all who … Continue reading →

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How to Instantly Click With Everyone You Meet

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

BY LOLLY DASKAL: Why is it we click with some people and not others? What if we could actually click with everyone we meet? What would it take? Try these simple steps to instantly connect with anyone–and to build stronger relationships … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Praise Bands: Performance vs. Worship

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

by James K. A. Smith.. (slightly edited for length) Dear Praise Band I so appreciate your willingness and desire to offer up your gifts to God in worship. I appreciate your devotion and celebrate your faithfulness–schlepping to church early, Sunday … Continue reading →

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Why We Worship Leaders Fear Getting Old

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Zac Hicks:  Many informed commentators have noted the dramatic shifts in cultural thinking which took place in the 1960s. Of the countless changes, one of the more dramatic shifts was our culture’s general perception of aging.   Young people … Continue reading →

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The Gold Standard: Lead By Example

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Lolly Daskal ~ We’ve all worked for this person: The director who tells everyone they have to work hard to reach their targets and then leaves to play golf. The manager who calls down staffers for not keeping regular office … Continue reading →

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8 Great Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Child

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Mark Cole

by CRYSTAL MCDOWELL ~  When our children were babies, they depended us on to do everything for them. However, as they grow up, we must continually release them to the Lord. It’s not always easy and we may overstep our boundaries … Continue reading →

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The Secret to the Most Effective Worship Leading

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Dan Wilt: The original post is here. ~ My Fellow Worship Leaders: In the short space of this blog post, I’d like to respectfully offer what I see to be the powerful secret at work within the most effective, influential and impacting worship leaders/songwriters … Continue reading →

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