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Paul’s Secret to Finishing Well

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9 are both inspiring and sobering: “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” (1 Cor. … Continue reading →

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What Music Pastors Can Learn from Great Coaches

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

If you’ve ever watched a great coach at work, you know they’re more than just play-callers or sideline motivators. They are strategists, mentors, and leaders who inspire their team to work together toward a common goal. As a music pastor, … Continue reading →

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Finish Strong

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”— … Continue reading →

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Worship Leader Weekly Checklist

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

Daily (Spiritual Preparation & Heart Health) Monday or Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday or Saturday Sunday Morning After the Service

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Can All Your Worries Add a Single Moment to Your Life?

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” — Jesus, Matthew 6:27 (NLT) What a powerful, soul-searching question. Jesus didn’t ask it to shame us, but to free us. We live in a world that is overflowing … Continue reading →

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How Do We Keep Our Eyes on Jesus?

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Mark Cole

The race of life is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. Hebrews 12 encourages us to “run with endurance the race God has set before us.” But the key to this endurance lies in the phrase that follows: “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” So how do we keep our eyes on Him, especially in a world full of distractions? Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: Overcoming Fear

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Mark Cole

Overcoming fear when leading worship in front of a congregation is a common challenge that many worship leaders face. Here are some strategies to help you overcome this fear: Continue reading →

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Going from Song Leading to Worship Leading

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mark Cole

Leaders, how do you go from just leading songs to leading worship? How do you get a congregation to get past just singing songs to actually worshiping God? Let me suggest some insights to help you grow as a worship leader. … 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 Things Every Worship Leader Should Do Before the Service

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Wes Pickering – There’ a simple pre-flight checklist that I try my best to go through every time I lead worship.  None of these things are all that complicated, but it helps each service go smoothly and minimizes distractions. … Continue reading →

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