Worship leader, time for a wake-up call! Discover the 18 toxic habits sabotaging your ministry. Leading worship is a sacred calling, but are you unknowingly undermining your own effectiveness? In this hard-hitting exposé, veteran worship leader Mark Cole pulls no punches – revealing the 18 deadly traps that even the…

Are you looking to grow spiritually and musically in 2024? Time to set meaningful goals, and Mark Cole is here to help. He understands as well as any the joys and challenges of leading worship week after week. The list begins how you may expect; read the Bible (seriously, the…

Worship is meant to be an encounter with the living God that stirs the soul. But for many, Sunday morning worship can feel routine or passionless. What’s the secret to igniting fervent, heartfelt praise? Mark Cole provides 8 keys to taking your worship team and congregation to the next level.…

Worship leaders know that excellence requires constant growth and improvement. Mark Cole shares ten ways to take your leadership to the next level. You’ll learn specific tips on developing your musical skills, building your team, choosing impactful songs, strengthening your spiritual life, loving your church, prioritizing your family, and more.…

“Picking great songs for your congregation and worship band is one of the most important tasks of a worship leader. Great songs have a sense of God’s Spirit on them. Great worship songs make you want to sing them again and again. Great songs cause your spirit to rise in…

Are you trying to grow in your calling as a worship leader? Here’s a powerful list of 12 keys that presents wisdom gained from author Mark Cole’s 30+ years of leading worship. Things like developing administrative skills, running effective rehearsals, picking great songs, building a strong team, mentoring new leaders,…

Evaluating your church’s Sunday services can be tricky, but it’s crucial for improvement. Mark Cole shares how he developed a simple 10-question survey to get constructive feedback from church members every week. The results helped identify issues and strengthen their gatherings. Though blunt feedback isn’t for everyone, evaluation led to…

Mark Cole provides a step-by-step guide to learning harmonies for worship teams. He recommends active listening, starting simple, using sheet music, online tutorials, recording yourself, and consistent practice. Cole emphasizes that learning harmonies takes patience and persistence, but will enhance your team’s worship over time. Continue Reading.

Leading worship requires more than musical skill – it demands strong stage presence. Mark Cole offers tangible tips to help worship team singers and musicians boost their confidence and connect with congregations during church services. From understanding song messages to making eye contact, Cole covers key areas like body language,…