Tag Archives: rehearse

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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25 Ways to Improve Your Worship Team

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

Whether you’re leading a team of seasoned musicians or training brand-new volunteers, there’s always room to grow. A great worship team doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of intentional development in skill, attitude, preparation, and spiritual depth. Here are 25 … Continue reading →

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Simple Steps to Improve Your Worship Media This Sunday

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

In today’s churches, great media is more than just “nice to have”—it’s an essential part of how we communicate the gospel and lead people into worship. Whether you use PowerPoint, ProPresenter, or another tool, your media team plays a vital … Continue reading →

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Worship Team: Overcoming Insecurities

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Insecurity is something every worship team member faces at some point. Whether it’s doubting your musical ability, feeling like you don’t belong, or comparing yourself to others, insecurity can be a real struggle. If left unchecked, it can hinder your … Continue reading →

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Worship Team: Developing Stage Presence

Posted on July 13, 2024 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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10 Tips On Improving Your Worship Band Rehearsal

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Mark Cole

I have spent many days and evenings at rehearsals. It is the price you pay if you want to do music at a good musical level. It is the price you pay if you want to get past the music … Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: 7 Keys To Becoming Invisible

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Mark Cole

Have you ever been in a great worship service and the worship leader and team seemed to disappear and your complete focus turned to worshiping Jesus? Strong worship leaders know that worship is never about them, it’s about putting our … 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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