About us

Who are the Sage Partners?

Sage Partners are servant leaders bringing Mental Fitness coaching to the UMC.


  • Embra Jackson, Mississippi Conference

  • Jim Robey, North Alabama Conference

  • John Randall, Indiana Conference

  • Larry Ousley, Holston Conference

  • Lonna Lynn Higgs, North Alabama Conference

  • Rod Miller, Baltimore-Washington Conference

  • Tim Pottle, Church of England, Oxford UK


Our individual experiences include DCM, DS, Assistant to Bishop, Executive Director of a Jurisdictional agency, denominational leadership, pastoring large churches, fundraising globally, and program development/ management/ delivery, just to name a few. We are each highly trained and experienced coaches, working with leaders worldwide.


Want to know more? Additional resources?

We are available to craft the 6-week PQ program for your group, staff, or Cabinet.

Additional coaching in support of your ministry can also be arranged.