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How a Pastor Can Grow a Church: Lessons from the Parable of the Growing Seed

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most encouraging parables Jesus told about the Kingdom of God is found in Mark 4:26-29: “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, … Continue reading →

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Music Mission to Albania: Partner with Us to Make an Impact

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

This June, Anna and I have an incredible opportunity to bring the love of Christ and the gift of music to Albania! We’re excited to share how God is leading us to serve in this beautiful, predominantly Muslim country, and … Continue reading →

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12 Things That Bring Me Joy

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

Life is full of ups and downs, but amidst it all, there are moments and activities that bring true joy. For me, joy isn’t just about fleeting happiness; it’s about a deep sense of fulfillment and gratitude that comes from … Continue reading →

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Serving The Church And Your Family

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Mark Cole

My pastor wants me to participate in his message on Sunday by answering this question: Mark – You are a husband, a father and a grandfather, you have served in ministry with your wife, you have raised your kids and now they serve in ministry, you have grandkids now. How have you balanced serving and family, and what has been the impact on your family that you still see to this day? Continue reading →

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7 Keys To Starting In A New Worship Ministry

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

Are you starting to lead worship in a new church? Has God called you to a new ministry? It can be intimidating! I have been working in music ministry for over thirty years. Let me share what I’ve learned from my personal … Continue reading →

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Investing In Worship: Following David’s Model

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Mark Cole

How much is your church investing in it’s worship ministry? Continue reading →

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Learning To Lead

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mark Cole

For the first ten of years of full time music ministry I was very content to be the guy who was behind the scenes. When I first started, I played in the band and later on I wrote the music … Continue reading →

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Heart Health

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Mark Cole

I was recently reminded of the importance of keeping my heart spiritually healthy. I was reminded to keep my love for the Lord as a top priority in my life. What does that look like in your daily life? It … Continue reading →

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Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

This timeline was born out of remembering the favor and blessings of God in my life. Here are the main milestones, photos and links (to the stories from this blog) from my life and adventures so far… Every good and … Continue reading →

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The Journey To Finding Purpose

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Mark Cole

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 →

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