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10 Attitudes And Commitments Of A Healthy Worship Team

Nov 9, 2015

Mark Cole on cultivating a healthy worship ministry: I recently read the 10 commitments that the Hillsong Worship Team use. I thought it was so good I wanted to share a version that I adapted for my team. Healthy culture isn’t something that you can fabricate, it’s something that you…

The 10 Commandments of Great Worship Team Members

Oct 5, 2015

Mark Cole has set rules for his praise team: 1. I will be available at least twice per month and answer worship department emails within 24 hrs I find that players need to play a minimum of twice per month to stay in the flow of the worship and maintain…

7 Keys To Starting In A New Worship Ministry

Sep 7, 2015

Mark Cole gives advice for new worship leaders: Are you starting to lead worship in a new church? Has God called you to a new ministry? It can be intimidating! I have been working in music ministry for over thirty years. Let me share what I’ve learned from my personal…

8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship To The Next Level

Jul 20, 2015

Mark Cole lists practical tips for creating great worship services: 1. Pick Great Songs 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…

Strong Worship Leaders: The 18 Things They Avoid

Jun 8, 2015

Mark Cole says worship leaders should develop good attitudes and habits. 1. They don’t miss out on a daily time with God God is the reason for worship. He is the source of your success. Spending daily time with God, reading the word and in prayer, is the main key…

Worship Ministries: A Call To Excellence

May 4, 2015

Mark Cole looks to Biblical examples for excellence: What is excellence in music ministry? What role does excellence have in our service to God? Is excellence a standard that it used in the Bible? I have been mulling these issues over in my mind for the last few days. When…

Guidelines For A Strong Worship Team

Jul 21, 2014

Mark Cole lists his standards for his worship team: 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…

How Prepared is “Prepared”?

Apr 22, 2024

Are you tired of showing up to rehearsals with your worship team all on a different page? Some members are still learning the song, others have it memorized, and it’s a struggle to get everyone aligned. A simple system can fix that – the “Practice By Numbers” approach. This guide…

Worship Leading: Overcoming Fear

Apr 8, 2024

Feeling crippled by fear when leading worship? Unlock the keys to confident stage presence with these powerful strategies. Discover how proper preparation, spiritual focus, and self-compassion can transform your worship leading experience. Don’t let anxiety hold you back from ministering through music – shatter those fears for good! Read the…

Worship Leaders: The Power of A Smile

Jan 22, 2024

Can a genuine smile really transform the worship experience for your congregation? A smile is an incredibly powerful, yet often overlooked tool for worship leaders. There is universal appeal in a smile; no matter one’s culture or language, everyone understands a smile. So put one on! They broadcast warmth and…

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