Tag Archives: Music

8 Keys To ‘Next Level’ Sunday Worship

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Mark Cole

I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been blessed to have led church worship teams at home and around the world for over thirty years. Here are a few things that I have learned along the way. 1. … Continue reading →

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Guidelines For A Strong Worship Team

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Mark Cole

In any quality organization there are codes of conduct and concrete expectations. A number of years ago I attended a worship conference at Gateway Church in Dallas and was totally impressed by their worship team. Based on Gateway’s code of conduct … Continue reading →

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Seeking God In A Fast

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

Engaging in a time of prayer and fasting can be a meaningful spiritual practice to draw closer to God. Whether it is for 1 day, 3 days or longer, here are some suggestions to enhance your experience: Continue reading →

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Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

Here are the main milestones, photos and links (to the stories from this blog) from my adventures so far… Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights James 1:17 VANCOUVER, BC … Continue reading →

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12 Keys To Picking Great Songs For Worship

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Mark Cole

Picking great songs for worship is one of the most important skills a worship leader needs to learn. There are many different kinds and levels of worship songs. Some songs are written about God, some songs are written to express our … Continue reading →

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The Power Of A Great Team

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Mark Cole

It has always amazed me how much you can accomplish when you work with a team. For the first dozen years that I was in church ministry, huge Christmas, Easter and Canada Day productions were a large part of my … Continue reading →

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The Personal Life Of A Christian Musician

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Mark Cole

Have you read Colossians 3:16-17 lately?  This great passage gives solid advice for musicians and Christians in general to follow. 1. Let Jesus’ teachings and message fill your life! Years ago, I was challenged to get to know Jesus at a deeper level. (Frankly… I’m … Continue reading →

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Worship Team: Developing Stage Presence

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Mark Cole

Developing stage presence as a singer or player on a church worship team involves a combination of self-awareness, practice, passion for worshipping God and connecting with the message of the music. Here are some tips to help you improve your … Continue reading →

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Learning Musical Notation

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Mark Cole

Learning to read musical notation, including notes, can be an enriching and rewarding experience. Here are some steps you can follow to learn how to read musical notation effectively: Remember, learning to read musical notation takes time and consistent practice. … Continue reading →

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Music Lessons: Do They Make You Smarter?

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Mark Cole

By Ford Barker – Do music lessons make you smarter? This question is misleading. It is easier to address this question by rephrasing it. Do music lessons improve cognition? The answer is a resounding yes! To elaborate, there are four basic components … Continue reading →

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