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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading →

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Winning the Battle of the Mind: How to Control Negative Thoughts

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

A Biblical Perspective Most spiritual battles are not fought in public. They are fought quietly—between our ears. Negative thoughts don’t announce themselves as enemies. They sound reasonable. Familiar. Even responsible. What if this goes wrong? You’ve failed before. You’re falling … Continue reading →

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The Mindset That Leads to Peace

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Battle in the Mind Peace often feels hard to find in our world. We live with constant noise—news updates, social media, endless notifications, and conversations that leave us drained. Many of us long for peace, but our minds are … Continue reading →

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Skill and Heart: Lessons from the Levites

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture:“Each day the Levites and priests sang to the Lord, accompanied by loud instruments. Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites regarding the skill they displayed as they served the Lord.” (2 Chronicles 30:21–22) Worship leaders often wrestle with the balance between … Continue reading →

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Worship Ministries: A Call To Excellence

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Mark Cole

What is excellence in music ministry? What role does excellence have in our service to God? Is excellence a standard that it used in the Bible? What balances do you need to go for excellence and not develop a critical spirit? When I … 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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