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Welcome to another episode of the UPCI SAGES Pulpit Sages Podcast with Bill Chapman! In this inspiring conversation, Bill Chapman sits down with longtime friend, pastor, educator, and ministry leader

Donald Martin of Metro Pentecostal Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brother Martin shares his incredible Apostolic heritage, ministry journey, years in Bible college leadership, pastoral experiences across the country, church planting efforts, and his passion for lifelong learning and Kingdom work

Welcome to the Pulpit Sages Podcast! In this episode, host Bill Chapman sits down with Charles “Chuck” Barcus, sectional representative from Indiana, to discuss the growing impact of the SAGES ministry within the United Pentecostal Church International.

Chuck shares practical insights from years of experience building and leading SAGES groups—highlighting what works, what challenges churches face, and how fellowship-centered ministry can empower seniors to become a vital force in the local church.

Be inspired and encouraged through this powerful message designed to strengthen your faith and deepen your walk with God. Whether you're seeking wisdom, encouragement, or spiritual growth, this message speaks directly to the heart of every believer. In a world full of noise and uncertainty, God still calls us to live with purpose, passion, and unwavering faith. Take a moment to reflect, grow, and be renewed.

In this heartfelt episode of the Sages Podcast, we welcome Garry & Victoria Tracy as they share their deeply personal journey of grief, healing, faith, and rediscovering joy after the loss of a spouse.

Having each been married for over 45 years before experiencing the devastating loss of their life partners, Brother Gary and Sister Victoria offer compassionate insight into the process of surviving trauma, navigating grief, and finding hope again. Their story reminds us that while loss changes life forever, healing is possible through faith, community, and meaningful connection.

In this episode of the Sages Podcast, we are honored to welcome Ron Brown, a respected leader who has faithfully served in multiple ministry roles, including pastor and District Superintendent of Tennessee for 16 years. Ron Brown shares powerful insight into the challenges and blessings of ministry transitions — from pastoring a local church to serving in district leadership, and eventually stepping into a new season of ministry beyond administrative responsibility. His testimony offers valuable wisdom for ministers of all ages, especially those preparing for leadership transitions or retirement.

In this insightful Sages podcast episode, we explore the often-overlooked perspective of the pastor’s wife during seasons of ministry transition. Sister Jelaine Lumpkin shares heartfelt wisdom drawn from decades of experience serving alongside her husband in pastoral ministry in both New Jersey and Little Rock, Arkansas. Through honest reflection, she discusses the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities that come when leadership changes hands. From navigating shifting roles to embracing new opportunities for influence through prayer, mentoring, and outreach, this conversation provides encouragement for both outgoing and incoming pastoral couples.

In this powerful and insightful conversation, Jim Lumpkin joins us to discuss one of the most important seasons in ministry—transition. After 32 years of pastoring Word of Flame, Brother Lumpkin shares his personal journey of transitioning from senior pastor to the next chapter of ministry. From health challenges to leadership decisions, he opens up about the real-life process behind stepping aside and choosing the right successor.

Welcome to today’s edition of the SAGES Podcast! In ministry, we meet many people, but every so often someone comes along with a story that truly stands out. In this episode, we sit down with David Mathis, who is turning 80 years old this week, and whose life testimony is filled with faith, sacrifice, miracles, and decades of ministry. David Mathis shares his remarkable journey—from a challenging childhood in Texas, living with his grandmothers while his father evangelized, to receiving the Holy Ghost at just seven years old during a revival in Gainesville, Texas. He recounts memories of growing up around powerful Pentecostal influences, learning the Word of God as a child, and the early experiences that shaped his calling into ministry.

Welcome to today’s episode of the Sages Podcast, hosted by Bill Chapman, where we sit down with seasoned members of the United Pentecostal Church to hear their stories, learn from their experiences, and discover how God is still using them in this stage of life. In this powerful conversation, longtime missionaries Ray and Judy Nichols share their incredible journey of faith, obedience, and ministry across Eastern Europe—including their years serving in Belarus, Poland, and Ukraine. From answering a seemingly impossible call to missions… to witnessing miracles, navigating political challenges, planting churches, mentoring leaders, and continuing ministry even after “retirement,” their testimony is both inspiring and deeply encouraging.