Leadership.
Pastor Ledon & Shelley Barnhill
Pastor LeDon Barnhill began working for Lowe’s Home Improvement upon completing High School. While a full time student, studying for a degree in Accounting, he continued his efforts to climb the ladder of success with Lowe’s. During the 10 years with Lowe’s, 8 were spent working in management with the company. While there was a strong pull to further his career, the need for a deeper relationship with God and his family pulled stronger.
In 2002, he became a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church. He served as the Student Pastor at The Pentecostals for 11 years, as well as the Executive Administrative Assistant to the church. While serving in the local church, he also served for 9 years as Section II Youth Director for the NC District.
In July of 2012, LeDon was elected as the Pastor of the Pentecostals. His father who has faithfully served for 33 years became Bishop as he passed the mantle to his son.
Pastor LeDon and his wife Shelley are the proud parents of Jackson and Chloe.
Bishop Roy & Deborah Barnhill
Bishop Barnhill and his wife, Deborah, moved to Lumberton, NC in 1980 to assume the pastorate of the United Pentecostal Church. He served for seven years as Youth Secretary of the North Carolina District of the United Pentecostal Church, International and later was elected and served eight years as the North Carolina District Secretary & Treasurer.
He has served in several other capacities which include the A-Team Director for Zambia, Africa and as a member of the Board of Directors for Gateway College of Evangelism, St. Louis, Missouri.
Presently he is a member of the North American Missions Administrative Committee and serves as the Southeast Regional North American Missions Director and Liaison to North American Missions Sectional Directors.
In April of 2014 he was elected as North Carolina District Secretary.
Rev. David & Janell Carroll
David has been involved in various areas of ministry at The Pentecostals of Lumberton most of his life. He felt a call to ministry as a young boy and began pursuing that call throughout his late teen and early adult years. He began serving as Student Pastor in 2012. In 2021 he left a 10 year career in Emergency Management to join the staff at The Pentecostals of Lumberton as Associate Pastor. He holds a General Ministers License with the United Pentecostal Church International.
David’s wife, Janell is a Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner of a local Real Estate Firm and serves the community by volunteering on several advisory boards. She has been a part of The Pentecostals of Lumberton since 2003 and plays an integral role alongside David in helping to lead the great people of the POL.
Together, they have two boys, Dawson & Brayden.
Rev. Matt & Maghan Deustchlander
Matthew has grown up in the apostolic faith. From a young age in his hometown in Wisconsin, he felt a call to ministry. Since joining the Pentecostals of Lumberton in 2013, he has been involved with various areas of ministry. His passion has always been to serve the church, the community of our city and to see people grow closer in their walk with God. He and his wife currently serve as Youth Pastors with the POL, a role they have served in since 2017. He currently works as a Business manager with a local automotive dealer. He holds a Local Ministers License with United Pentecostal Church International.
Matthew’s wife, Maghan is a Licensed Real Estate Broker/Office Manager of a local Real Estate Firm. Born and raised in Lumberton, NC, Maghan has been a part of the Pentecostals of Lumberton for most of her life. She has been involved in music ministry since a young age and currently serves as an assistant music director of the POL. She has continued to serve in various ministries throughout our church campus. She is an essential partner alongside Matthew in serving the youth and the great people of the POL.
They are currently dog parents to, Zoey, and are looking forward to adding to their family in the future.