SECTION LEADERS

SECTION 1 | JAGGER DENMARK

Jagger Denmark serves as the Section One Youth Director for the Louisiana District Youth Ministries. He and his wife, Kaitlyn Denmark, faithfully serve at First Church in Bogalusa, where Jagger has been actively involved in youth ministry since 2021. In 2026, he stepped into the role of Youth Pastor, continuing his passion for investing in the next generation. Jagger was elected in 2025 to serve as Section One Youth Director, and he carries a deep burden to see young people grow in truth, calling, and commitment to the Kingdom of God.

SECTION 2 | MCGWIRE DENMARK

McGwire Denmark serves as the Section 2 Leader for Louisiana District Youth Ministries. He and his wife, Seanna, live in Prairieville with their daughter, Lillian. Since 2021, McGwire and Seanna have faithfully served as the youth pastors of Bethesda Church, where they are passionate about discipling students and developing young leaders. McGwire has also served on the LDYM Committee since 2023, helping support and strengthen youth ministry across the state of Louisiana.

SECTION 3 | JORDAN MATA

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SECTION 4 | TRACE BUXTON

Trace and Brooke Buxton serve as Student Pastors of The Venture at First United Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy, where they have faithfully invested in students since 2015. In addition to student ministry, they both serve full-time in administrative roles at their church.

Married for nine years and foster parents for the past four, the Buxtons are passionate about creating a ministry where living for God is joyful, purposeful, and practical. They are excited to serve Section 4 and believe every student is called to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

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SECTION 5 | KEAGAN FONTENOT

Keagan and Natalie Fontenot are honored to serve the youth of Section 5 with humility and faith. Married since 2018, they faithfully serve at Indian Village United Pentecostal Church, investing in students and the life of their local church.

They believe God is preparing His Church for an end-time harvest and are confident that Section 5 and the Louisiana District will be vessels He uses to make a lasting impact.

SECTION 6 | KYLE DILLINGHAM

Kyle Dillingham serves as the Section 6 Youth Director and, alongside his wife Callie, lives in DeRidder, Louisiana. Since 2022, they have served as Student Pastors at First Church DeRidder, where they are committed to cultivating a Christ-centered student ministry.

Actively involved in youth ministry since 2016, Kyle and Callie are passionate about discipling the next generation, building authentic relationships, and equipping students to live out their faith with confidence and purpose.

SECTION 7 | BRENDAN WALLS

Brendan and Jolee Walls serve as the Section 7 Youth Directors and as Youth Pastors at Centerpoint Pentecostal Church, where they have faithfully led students since 2019. Married in 2022, they share a deep passion for investing in the next generation and strengthening youth ministries across their section.

Brendan brings experience in media, communications, and church ministry, currently working in communications and public relations for the Rapides Parish School Board. Jolee serves their community as a nurse. Together, they are committed to helping students across Louisiana become confident, called, and equipped to live out The Great Commission.

SECTION 8 | ERIC WEAD

Eric Wead and his wife, Leah, were married in 2012 and are proud parents of their son, Jed. After following God’s call to Noble in 2018, Eric served as Youth Pastor at Noble UPC. In 2025, they were installed as senior pastors of The Rock Church in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Today, Eric and Leah actively pastor while also leading Section 8, and they are passionate about investing in students, churches, and families across their section with a heart for growth and faith in the next generation.

SECTION 9 | DEVIN BRYAN

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SECTION 10 | JUSTIN DAVIS

Justin Davis serves as the Section 10 Leader for Louisiana District Youth Ministries. He and his wife, Callie, have been faithfully involved in youth ministry for over 12 years, carrying a deep passion for developing the next generation of apostolic leaders.

Justin has served as the Youth Pastor at Apostolic Restoration Church in West Monroe, Louisiana since 2020, where he is committed to discipleship, leadership development, and cultivating a culture of spiritual growth. Justin and Callie are proud parents to their two daughters, Bella and Braylee, and value family as the foundation of ministry. Together, they are dedicated to seeing students encounter God, grow in truth, and step confidently into their calling.

SECTION 11 | KELTON PITTS

Kelton Pitts serves as the Section 11 Leader for LA District Youth Ministries with a deep passion for investing in the next generation. Alongside his wife, Blair, and their three daughters—Britain, Berkeley, and Bellamy—Kelton is committed to building strong families and strong students for the Kingdom.

Kelton has faithfully served in youth ministry since 2016 and has been the Youth Pastor at King’s Temple in Shreveport, Louisiana since 2020. His heart for students, love for the local church, and dedication to leadership make him a valuable voice and resource for youth ministries across Section 11.

SECTION 12 | ELIJAH ODOM

Elijah Odom serves as the Youth Pastor at First Pentecostal Church in Slidell, Louisiana. He has been actively involved in youth ministry since 2022 and stepped into the role of Youth Pastor in 2025. In that same year, Elijah was elected to serve as the Section 12 Youth Leader.

Elijah carries a genuine passion for students and a deep love for the local church. His ministry is driven by a desire to see the next generation encounter God in a real way, develop a strong biblical foundation, and walk confidently in their God-given purpose. Through intentional leadership, discipleship, and relationship-building, he is committed to helping young people grow in faith and become effective contributors to the Kingdom.

SECTION 13 | ZACH WHITEHEAD

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