NC District Leadership

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    Rev. Harold Linder

    DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

    Superintendent@ncdistrictupci.com

    Rev. Harold Linder was elected to serve as the NC District Superintendent in 2025. He and his wife, Lisa, have Pastored in Winston-Salem since 2001. They have two children, Abbey and Harrison.

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    Rev. LeDon Barnhill

    DISTRICT SECRETARY/TREASURER

    Secretary@ncdistrictupci.com

    Rev. LeDon Barnhill has served as the NC District Secretary/Treasurer since December 2020. He and his wife, Shelley, have Pastored the Pentecotals of Lumberton since 2012. They have two children, Jackson and Chloe.

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    Rev. Sergio Vitanza

    SECTION 1 PRESBYTER

    Presbyter since 2025

  • Rev. Steve Simpson

    SECTION 2 PRESBYTER

    Presbyter since 2019

  • Rev. Brent Watts

    SECTION 3 PRESBYTER

    Presbyter since 2009

  • Rev. Brian Ballestero

    SECTION 4 PRESBYTER

    Presbyter since 2013

  • Rev. Lark Lewis

    SECTON 5 PRESBYTER

    Presbyter since 2025

Honorary Board Member

Bishop Wayne Huntley served as the NC District Superintendent from 2014-2025. Previously serving as a Presbyter. He and his wife, Patsy, Pastored the Temple of Pentecost in Raleigh, North Carolina from 1978-2015.

In 2025, the District Board made a motion and approved to name Bishop Huntley an Honorary Board Member because of his 25+ years on the NC District Board.