Category Archives: Worship

The Power Of Worship

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mark Cole

Have you ever read the story of when Paul and Silas were severely beaten and thrown into jail? Then they were put in an inner dungeon and their feet were put into stocks. What a terrible situation! But what they … Continue reading →

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Learning To Transcribe and Write Music

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mark Cole

I recently transcribed the toughest piece of music that I have ever been asked to do. The Christmas medley entitled ‘Christmas Songs’ is almost 11 minutes long and includes a full symphony orchestra and choir with two soprano soloists. It’s … Continue reading →

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10 Best Practices For Worship Vocalists

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Mark Cole

Here is some good advice from Dan Wilt. The vocals in a worship band are an instrument, and when played well, musically, and in intentional connection with the rest of the music the band is making – can lift the … Continue reading →

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Leading Worship: Your Personal Best

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Mark Cole

My definition of excellence is ‘to do your personal best’. Excellence can be an illusive endeavour. What is excellent for one person is not excellent for another. A few years back I did my personal best on the Grouse Grind in … Continue reading →

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Keeping The Right Attitude

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Mark Cole

One of the challenges of leading is to keep the right attitude. I’ve been in leadership roles for over thirty years and it’s easy to lose your focus. It’s easy to begin to think that you are special and deserve … Continue reading →

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This Changes Everything!

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mark Cole

Recently I did a worship webinar for Praisecharts.com and was reminded by the host, Ryan Dahl of the story of how I got into worship band chart writing. In the 90’s I used to go to a music seminar in San … Continue reading →

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Worship Webinar with Praisecharts

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mark Cole

If you missed this webinar.. you can listen to it on Youtube. 7 Tips for Taking Your Sunday Worship to the Next Level Check out my new book.. “Leading Worship ~ Notes from a Grand Adventure’ available in Kindle or Soft … Continue reading →

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Leading Worship: Where Is Your Focus?

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Mark Cole

Leading public worship at a good level is challenging. There is leading the band and singers and getting the best out of a group of volunteers of various abilities. There is picking the right songs for your congregation. There is … Continue reading →

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10 Essential Traits of a Worship Pastor ~ Darlene Zschech

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mark Cole

One of my life’s greatest privileges has been serving as a worship pastor, and with this responsibility my eyes have been opened to so many different facets of what the job really requires, as opposed to what I imagined it … Continue reading →

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Leading Worship ~ Notes from a Grand Adventure

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mark Cole

Check out my new book: ‘Leading Worship: Notes from a Grand Adventure’. This is a great gift for the musician or worshipper in your life. For a Kindle version, here is the link for ‘Leading Worship’ on amazon.ca: For my American friends….Here … Continue reading →

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