Category Archives: Worship

Recordings

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Mark Cole

I have been blessed to have produced 18 different recordings for various organizations over the years. I have done 6 of my own (2 choir and orchestra recordings and 4 worship CD’s). If I can be of help in arranging, producing … Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: 7 Keys To Becoming Invisible

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

Have you ever been in a great worship service and the worship leader and team seemed to disappear and your complete focus turned to worshiping Jesus? Strong worship leaders know that worship is never about them, it’s about putting our … Continue reading →

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Worship Charts: 7 Keys To A Great Rehearsal

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

One of the keys to having an excellent rehearsal is preparing great worship charts. I have found that worship bands frequently go into rehearsals with haphazard charts. No one has taken the time to really think through all the details of the songs. … Continue reading →

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How To Be A Great Backup Singer

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

Adapted from Insights On Worship It’s one thing to have a great voice. It is quite another to possess the skills it takes to make your worship leader want to schedule you as often as possible. Here are some solid tips … Continue reading →

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Worship Rehearsal Checklist

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Mark Cole

Solid prep work is essential for excellent rehearsals. Here is an extensive checklist to help you with many of the details. A) Pre-Rehearsal Checklist (1-3 weeks ahead) Book all players and singers (I usually book everyone a month ahead… and I use … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Singing Is Essential to the Christian Life

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Mark Cole

By Tom Olsen Have you ever wondered why God desires for His people to sing? What role should singing play in the life of a Christian? What is it about worshiping through song that is so important to God? You … Continue reading →

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12 Spiritual Disciplines That Will Make Your Faith Strong

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Mark Cole

By Brandon Hilgemann Every athlete must train to win. Nobody can sit on the couch eating Cheetos for months and hope to compete. The best athletes are intensely disciplined. They follow strict diet and exercise regiments to beat their body … Continue reading →

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The Parable Of The Worship Leaders

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Mark Cole

By David Manner The Master Worship Leader called three novices with various gifts, passions and capabilities to lead worship in three churches with distinct characteristics and needs. To the first novice worship leader the Master gave a worship band that included … Continue reading →

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How to Memorize Worship Songs

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Mark Cole

By Brenton Collyer There are a great many benefits when you memorize worship songs, allowing you to be more in the moment musically, more focused on the Lord spiritually, and more able to lead the congregation pastorally. As daunting as it may seem … Continue reading →

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10 Best Practices For Worship Sound Techs

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Mark Cole

By Dan Wilt Perhaps no technical leader faces more challenges on any given Sunday morning than the Sound Tech. With demands from every side, opinions aplenty, an ear to the Pastor (the real head Sound Tech), an ear to the worship … Continue reading →

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