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The 10 Commandments of Great Worship Team Members

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Mark Cole

Sometimes I lead the worship band and sometimes I play in the band. Both are important roles and have specific responsibilities to do them well. As both a leader and a player/singer, here are my ten most important rules as a team member: Continue reading →

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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Leadership, Songs, Rehearsals) ~ Part 1 of 4

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Mark Cole

I believe great teams always start with great leaders. Leadership is crucial. What are you doing as a leader to improve?  Here are some areas to look at when you are working on improving your leadership and your team. Generally … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Using Backing Tracks In Worship

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Mark Cole

Adapted from worshipbackingband.com and musicacademy.com Technology in worship is here whether you like it or not and if embraced it can serve as the paint brush to create new sounds. In the last century technology has driven and redefined the … Continue reading →

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Does a Click Track Help or Hinder Worship?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Kade Young ~ During my 8+ years of piano lessons, I found some moments to be enjoyable and others not-so-much. Especially when my piano teacher would pull out that darn metronome. I thought musicians were supposed to be creative, go-with-the-flow … Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: The Private To Public Principle

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Mark Cole

How are you doing in private? How is your relationship with God, your spouse and your family? Are you paying the price in private to be successful in public? As a Christian, are you developing your private time with the … Continue reading →

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6 Keys To Learning A Musical Instrument

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Mark Cole

Over the years, I have heard numerous people comment on how they wish they could play a musical instrument. Along the way I have learned to play over a dozen instruments. My love of playing instruments and worshiping God has opened … Continue reading →

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