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“Everything Is a Gift” – Living with Grateful Eyes

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

John 17:7 – “Now they know that everything I have is a gift from You.” These words from Jesus, spoken in His prayer to the Father, reveal something profound about how He viewed His life, ministry, and mission: everything He … Continue reading →

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Faithful in Little Things: The Key to Greater Things

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones.But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.”— Luke 16:10 (NLT) Have you ever wondered why some people seem to … Continue reading →

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Use It or Lose It

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

How Faithfulness with Your Gifts Leads to Greater Impact In Luke 19, Jesus tells the parable of the ten servants. At the end of the story, He says something that always grabs my heart: “To those who use well what … Continue reading →

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7 Keys to Finding New Worship Team Members

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Recruiting new members for your worship team can be both rewarding and challenging. As worship leaders, our goal is to find individuals who are not only skilled musicians but also passionate worshippers who can lead others into God’s presence. Here … Continue reading →

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Double Your Gifts And Talents

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Mark Cole

I have always been fascinated by Jesus’ Parables. They reveal wisdom on multiple levels. One of my favourites is the ‘Parable of the Talents’ told by Jesus in Matthew 25:14-30. In that parable Jesus tells a story of a rich … Continue reading →

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7 Attributes of a Great Worship Leader

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Mark Cole

by Ron Edmondson I’ve been blessed to work with many great worship leaders. And I’ve worked with enough now to form some opinions of what makes a great one. Here are 7 attributes of a great worship leader: Humble – They … Continue reading →

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Seven Keys To Longevity In Ministry

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Mark Cole

I recently celebrated 40 years since I started into full-time ministry. There have been some incredible highs and a few lows along the way. But, I have always been amazed at the faithfulness of God. Here are a few things … Continue reading →

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