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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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8 Reasons Most Churches Never Break the 200 Attendance Mark

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Carey Nieuwhof ~ While social media and even traditional media are still preoccupied with mega churches and multi-site churches, the reality is that most churches in North America are quite small. The Barna group pegs the average Protestant church size … 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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