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A Letter To My Younger Worship Leading Self

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Mark Cole

Dear Younger Worship Leading Me, In a few decades you are going to look back at your years of worship ministry with a desire for a second chance to handle some things differently. You will think about certain services, special … Continue reading →

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Worship Teams: Moving From Good To Excellent

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Mark Cole

How do we as individuals, leaders and worship teams go from good to excellent? How do we take from the past and learn from the present to lead our congregations in passionate worship of the Lord? Here are four main areas that … Continue reading →

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10 Tests Of A Good Worship Leader

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Mark Cole

How are you doing as a worship leader? How do you know if you are a good worship leader? Let me suggest a few guidelines that will help to quantify your leadership. 10 Tests Of A Good Worship Leader 1. Is … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Pet Peeves About Worship Leaders

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Kent Shaffer: Recently, Carlos Whittaker of Buckhead Church (Atlanta, GA) blogged the dangerous question: What is the biggest gripe you have about something a Sunday worship leader does? The 185+ responses were fascinating, insightful, and offensive to some. To cut … 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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8 Tips On Taking Your School Worship Time To The Next Level

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Mark Cole

I love leading students in worship and also teaching students to lead. I have been blessed to have lead worship teams at home and around the world for thirty years. Here are a few things that I have learned along that way. … Continue reading →

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How To Encourage Your Congregation To Clap Their Hands

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Mark Cole

Music plays a vital role in creating an atmosphere of praise and unity. One way to enhance this experience is by encouraging congregational participation through clapping along with the songs. While this might seem like a simple task, teaching a … Continue reading →

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12 Things That Can Discourage Congregational Singing

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Mark Cole

I love it when congregations sing so loud that the soundman has trouble hearing the worship band over the people singing around him. Worship leaders – if the congregation is not singing, we are not doing what God has called … Continue reading →

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Strong Congregational Singing: 12 Things To Avoid

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Mark Cole

I love it when congregations sing so loud that the soundman has trouble hearing the worship band over the people singing around him. Worship leaders – if the congregation is not singing, we are not doing what God has called us to do. Here are a few things that I’ve learned to avoid in order to encourage the congregation to sing.
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Living with Purpose: The Gift of Self-Control

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Mark Cole

In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul reminds Timothy and, by extension, all believers: “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” This verse is a profound reminder that self-control is not merely a personal effort but a divine endowment. It’s a gift from God, designed to empower us, guide us in love, and enable us to live disciplined lives. Let’s look into the benefits and blessings of self-control and how it transforms and changes our lives. Continue reading →

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