016: 5 Ways to Engage your Facebook Followers!

Jun 26, 2015 | Podcast, The J. B. Sisam Show | 0 comments

  Facebook. That is one program we all love and love to hate. They are always changing how things are done and what algorithms they use to promote content. But how do we leverage this asset for our ministries? In today’s episode I give you 5 ways to engage your...

6 Reasons First Time Guests Never Return!

Jun 24, 2015 | Leadership | 0 comments

I don’t know about you, but I know I’m a glutton for punishment. Each week, after service, I take a look at the numbers to see how many guests and members were in service. I love numbers, but all I get is depressed. And maybe that’s the neurotic in me. But what about...

015: How to be the Encourager: 4 Tips to Helping Depressed People set Life Goals!

Jun 19, 2015 | Leadership, Podcast, The J. B. Sisam Show | 0 comments

In this week’s episode I look at the issue of depression and how it inhibits people from living life to the full. But how do we help them when they come to us, looking for encouragement, and how do we remain encouraged? In our society we find that a lot of people live...

002: 3 Ways to Actively Seek God’s Face: Learning to be People of Righteousness

Jun 17, 2015 | A Devoted Life Podcast | 0 comments

  In the second episode of A Devoted Life, we look at what it means to be people who are active in our faith. What does that mean and what does that look like? Listen to episode: 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:00... 002: 3 Ways to Actively Seek God’s Face: Learning to...

Are you Mr. Preacher Announcerman? 3 Ways to Tighten Announcements in your Service.

Jun 15, 2015 | Leadership, Productivity | 0 comments

You’ve been to the church where half of your visit seems to be listening to the never ending announcement portion of the service. Now, there’s nothing wrong with announcements, but what happens when we announce everything? We end up wondering why no one has any idea...

014: A New Beginning: Learning to be an Authentic Leader. [Podcast}

Jun 12, 2015 | Podcast, The J. B. Sisam Show | 0 comments

We find it difficult to be authentic at times. When someone asks us how we’re doing, we hid the truth. Maybe we’re trying to protect them, but are we really? In this episode, we discuss who to minister to people of different mindsets and how our authenticity makes...

3 Years and No Looking Back: 3 Tips to Creating a Healthy Marriage

Jun 10, 2015 | Christian Living, Misc. | 0 comments

I’ve been married, as of yesterday, three years. And, these have been the best years of my life. Our marriage couldn’t be stronger and healthier. I’ve talked with men who’ve wanted the secret to a successful marriage or men wiser and older than I, who’ve offered...

4 Reasons Everyone Should Nap Daily!

Jun 8, 2015 | Leadership, Misc.

I love naps! They are the spice of life. They keep me going. But have you ever felt guilty by taking naps in the middle of the day? Been at your desk for long periods and find yourself drifting off to sleep? I’m writing this on a Sunday evening, after I’ve taken an...

Why Does Reading Make You a Better Leader?

Jun 5, 2015 | Leadership

Do you like to read? There are a lot of people I know that don’t fancy themselves as readers. Some of these people are leaders. It’s sad to see how many leaders choose not to read. And as a writer and author I cringe when someone tells me they don’t like to read. When...

001 – A Devoted Life – How Do I Trust God Within the Storm [Podcast]

Jun 3, 2015 | A Devoted Life Podcast, Christian Living, Podcast

Life take some interesting turns. We don’t know where God is taking us until we get there. This is the beginning of a new bi-weekly podcast called A Devoted Life. This is meant to encourage you as I report on what God is doing in my life and how my testimony can help...