Church of Pentecost in Ball Holds Sundays at 9 and 11, Wednesdays at 7 Around a 'Reach, Relate, Redefine, Release' Vision
On Monroe Highway in the small town of Ball, Louisiana, Church of Pentecost - shortened to COP by the people who call it home - has built its identity around four words: Reach. Relate. Redefine. Release. The mission statement explains each piece. Reaching means stepping into the community with evangelism and compassion projects. Relating means building healthy relationships inside the church body, because, as the church teaches, life change always happens in the context of relationships. Redefining means letting God and His Word reshape the direction of a life. And releasing means sending people back out carrying that purpose.
The church's banner verse, Hebrews 10:24-25, anchors the call: "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another." That sense of gathering - and gathering on purpose - shows up everywhere in the life of the church.
A New Pastoral Chapter in 2026
Church of Pentecost turned a leadership page in 2026 when AJ and Amanda Holloway became Lead Pastors. Pastor AJ's stated vision is to be a Biblical, community-centered, multicultural church built on genuine relationships with people.
The previous generation of leaders still carries the title Bishop. Lonnie and Jeana Weidner, who married in 1986, joined Church of Pentecost in 1992 and served as Lead Pastors from 2008 through 2025. They have three sons - Brenton, Clark, and Mason - and seven grandchildren. Bishop's vision during those years focused on reaching people in the community through genuine relationships so that God could redefine their lives.
The staff team also includes Relate Pastor Jeff Powell, who connects people into the church's small-group life, and Next Gen Pastor Faith Gintz, who oversees the next generation of the church. Guest ministers, such as Ethan Logsdon, round out the pulpit rotation.
Sunday Mornings at 9 and 11, Wednesday Nights at 7
Three weekly gatherings set the rhythm at Church of Pentecost. First Service begins at 9:00 AM on Sunday mornings, with a Second Service following at 11:00 AM. Midweek Worship meets Wednesdays at 7:00 PM and includes a recorded First Wednesday service that ends up in the sermon archive.
Sunday services run roughly 60 to 90 minutes. Each one opens with live contemporary worship led by a worship team and band, with lyrics projected on a large screen so anyone in the room can worship in whatever way feels natural. After the music, one of the pastors brings an uplifting, Christ-centered message. Visitors are simply invited to "come as you are and be our guest."
The Fuse: Junior High, High School, and College
Students from junior high through college gather under the name The Fuse on Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM. The Fuse exists to train students to impact the world with the Gospel. In practice, that means students lead Bible studies inside their local schools, serve on the church's music, media, and lighting teams, and join community outreach efforts alongside the rest of the church. Students with different personalities and backgrounds come together for one purpose: reaching the world.
COP KidZ: From Infants Through Age 10
Children are intentionally cared for during both Sunday services. Spark Kids, for ages 5 through 10, is designed to be an exciting, fun, and engaging experience in a safe environment. A detailed check-in process begins at arrival, and first-time families are encouraged to set aside about 10 minutes for that check-in on their first visit.
Infants through 4-year-olds are looked after by the nursery and early childhood development staff, who follow the same secure check-in procedure. Together, COP KidZ and the nursery free parents to enter the adult services without distraction, knowing their children are known and safe.
Relate Groups: Smaller Circles Across Ball
Beyond the weekend services, life at Church of Pentecost runs through Relate Groups - small gatherings of like-minded people who share hobbies, interests, or life experiences and meet week to week. Some groups meet in homes, others at a local coffee shop, and still others at a park. Each group picks the day, time, and location that fit its members. The point is the same across all of them: building the kind of relationships where life change can actually happen.
Next Steps: A Four-Week Path Into the Church
For anyone wanting to go deeper, Next Steps is a four-week course that also meets Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Step One introduces the church's history and vision. Step Two walks through the core values and foundational doctrines. Step Three helps each person discover their giftings and personality, then meets one-on-one with the Relate Pastor to find a ministry fit. The class is designed to equip a person to follow Jesus, connect to the church, discover a purpose, and find a place to serve.
Online: Livestream, Sermon Archive, and Giving
Sunday services are livestreamed so members who cannot attend in person can still worship along. A growing sermon library sits on the church's sermons page, with messages recorded throughout August and September of 2026 by Pastor Aaron Holloway, Relate Pastor Jeff Powell, Next Gen Pastor Faith Gintz, and guest ministers. Online giving and group sign-ups are handled through Church Center.
Where to Find Them
Church of Pentecost sits at 4929 Monroe Highway in Ball, Louisiana, 71405. The phone line is (318) 640-2418. No RSVP is needed to attend, but anyone who would like a personal welcome from the Dream Team can fill out a contact form ahead of time and be greeted on arrival. From the parking lot to the kids' check-in to the seat in the sanctuary, the church has built its first-time-visit experience around making a new step as easy as possible.