A Word from Sages Director, Carlton L Coon, Sr
This blog is written by Carlton L Coon, Sr.
Sages Summit 2025 is in the book. It was amazing. The ballroom was full. Each session can be watched or listened to at the Sages YouTube page. If you have not already signed up as a member of Sages YouTube do so, and ask to receive alerts any time a new video is posted.
Carlton & Norma Coon, UPCI Sages Directors
Some of the quotes and observations:
The Sages Summit was incredible. It had a new depth. The feeling was incredible.
Having a Sages Choir is powerful. They sang with such enthusiasm. People my age praising Jesus with abandon was encouraging.
It was neat to sing songs I could remember from heart, all the way back to my childhood in New Brunswick.
The ideas about establishing a strong evangelistic and disciple-making Sages effort in our local church were enlightening.
I’m going home with direction as to how to act in a way that will intentionally influence the generations coming behind me.
This was amazing. I’ll not miss another Sages Summit.
I’ve already got next year’s dates on my calendar.
From a first time attendee: I saw friends I’d not seen in decades. It was fantastic to catch up on what has happened in their life.
You will see more of me. I’ll be back. I want to be involved in Sages. The preaching and teaching has been great.
It was what I needed. I laughed a lot and cried some.
The Lord touched my heart as had not happened in a long time.
Who picked the speakers? They were fabulous. Each spoke to me. It seemed what they had to say built one atop another.
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Absolutely my favorite conference in years!! Best location, messages (like General Conference messages!), worship songs/leaders and music!
The friendship/fellowship was outstanding!!
Tim and Ruth Fross (Sages Communication and Administration) were phenomenal hosts! It could not have been better!!
I’m ready to go home and put everything into better practice! Looking forward to next year.
(This year’s speakers were so wonderful, you could invite them back!)
THANK YOU!!!!
Refired,
Dan and Nilah Batchelor
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If you missed the Sages Summit, don’t fret there is more to come.
Register Now for UPCI Sages Pre-Conference 2025 in the America’s Center. Speakers include Ken Gurley, Jerry Jones, the Paynes, Carlton L. Coon Sr. The Sages Pre-Conference is in the America’s Center.
Pre-register today to secure the lowest rate: SAGES Pre-Conference 2025 Tickets, Mon, Sep 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
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The deadline is quickly approaching, (May 31) to gain full benefit of being part of the UPCI Sages cruise group going to the Eastern Mediterranean. The cruise visits several places where Paul ministered.
The dates of the cruise are Oct 2-14, 2025 - Sages Cruise to the Mediterranean - for details, click: Sages Cruise to Mediterranean — UPCI Sages
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Sages Northeast is November 6-8 in Enfield, Connecticut. NO REGISTRATION COST, though registration is needed to help with preparation.
Speakers include David MacDonald, Errin Bryant, Carlton L. Coon Sr. and more. More details will come soon: Click to follow event Sages Northeast Conference 2025 — UPCI Sages
All Sages events can be found at Events — UPCI Sages.