--- title: The Pentecostals of Alexandria | A Church Established by Biblical Truth description: The Pentecostals of Alexandria is a church established by Biblical truth and committed to making disciples. We encourage every individual to passionately follow, serve and grow in Christ. image: https://www.poa.church/hubfs/3T0A2874.jpg --- [![header-brand-logo](https://www.poa.church/hubfs/header-brand-logo.svg)](https://www.poa.church/?hsLang=en) - [Visit](https://www.poa.church/visit-poa?hsLang=en) - [POA Groups](https://www.poa.church/groups?hsLang=en) - [Media](https://www.poa.church/media?hsLang=en) - [Give](https://www.poa.church/giving?hsLang=en) - More #### About - [Discover POA](https://www.poa.church/discover-poa?hsLang=en) - [Beliefs](https://www.poa.church/beliefs?hsLang=en) - [Story](https://www.poa.church/our-story?hsLang=en) - [Meet Our Pastors](https://www.poa.church/meet-our-pastors?hsLang=en) - [Prayer Request](https://www.poa.church/prayer-request?hsLang=en) #### Ministries - [POA Kids](https://www.poa.church/childrens-ministry?hsLang=en) - [Refuge Student Ministries](https://www.poa.church/refuge?hsLang=en) - [Adult Ministries](https://www.poa.church/adult-ministries?hsLang=en) - Events - [Seven](https://www.poa.church/seven-page?hsLang=en) ###### Check Our Latest Sermon ###### Immersive Christianity Watch Now [Subscribe](https://www.poa.church/subscribe?hsLang=en) [Give](https://www.poa.church/giving?hsLang=en) [Subscribe](https://www.poa.church/subscribe?hsLang=en) [Give](https://www.poa.church/giving?hsLang=en) ## The Pentecostals of Alexandria A church to provide weekly encouragement, inspiring declarations, and heartfelt updates from the Word of God. A place where faith, family, and community come together.
 **Sundays:** Sunday School 9 AM · Morning Worship 10 AM **Wednesdays:** POA Wednesday 7 PM [Upcoming Events](https://www.poa.church/upcoming-events?hsLang=en) [POA Marriage Night (Dr. Gary Chapman)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poa-marriage-night-tickets-1997726999232?aff=oddtdtcreator) ## Our Story. Our Mission. The Pentecostals of Alexandria exists to share the Gospel, build strong families, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. From worship services to small groups and ministries, our story is one of faith, growth, and community. [Read Our Story](https://www.poa.church/our-story?hsLang=en) #### Sunday Service Join us Sundays for uplifting worship and a faith-filled message designed to strengthen your walk with God. [Learn More](https://www.poa.church/visit-poa?hsLang=en) #### POA Groups Small and large groups that foster community, discipleship, and spiritual growth for every stage of life. [Learn More](https://www.poa.church/groups?hsLang=en) #### Ministries From kids to seniors, our ministries help every age group grow in their faith and live out God’s calling. [Learn More](https://www.poa.church/adult-ministries?hsLang=en) #### Media Can’t make it in person? Join us online through our livestream, app, or YouTube and stay connected anywhere. [Learn More](https://www.poa.church/media?hsLang=en) ### Upcoming Events Loading events… No upcoming events found. Learn More ## Upcoming Events   ## Meet Our Pastors Senior Pastor ### Gentry and Alexis Mangun Gentry has been involved in various areas of ministry at The Pentecostals most of his life.  In 2004 he acknowledged a call to ministry and began pulpit ministry in addition to his other leadership roles at The Pentecostals of Alexandria.  He currently serves as Senior Pastor. [More About Our Pastors](https://www.poa.church/meet-our-pastors#SeniorPastor) ![Container](https://www.poa.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Container.png?width=1132&height=804&name=Container.png) Bishop ### Anthony & Mickey Mangun Anthony Mangun grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana, where his parents led The Pentecostals of Alexandria. After graduating from local schools and studying at Bible colleges, he became a full-time evangelist and later pastored in Texas. In 1981, he returned to Alexandria to co-pastor with his father and now serves as Bishop of The Pentecostals of Alexandria. [More About Our Pastors](https://www.poa.church/meet-our-pastors#Bishop) ![Bishop](https://www.poa.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Bishop.png?width=990&height=775&name=Bishop.png) Associate Pastor ### Andrew & Danielle Cox Andrew became a member of The Pentecostals of Alexandria when his family moved here in 1998. After graduating high school he chose to attend Louisiana Tech University. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting. Following nearly 6 years of accounting work Andrew joined the staff at The Pentecostals of Alexandria in 2012 as Student Pastor. [More About Our Pastors](https://www.poa.church/meet-our-pastors#AssociatePastor) ![Andrew & Danielle Cox](https://www.poa.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Andrew%20%26%20Danielle%20Cox.png?width=1000&height=871&name=Andrew%20%26%20Danielle%20Cox.png) Executive Pastor ### Gary & Sharon Maxwell Gary and Sharon Maxwell, Executive Pastor Executive Pastor Gary Maxwell joined the staff at The Pentecostals of Alexandria in October 1996. He is responsible for campus operations, financial/legal administration, human resources, guest relations, and information technology. [More About Our Pastors](https://www.poa.church/meet-our-pastors#ExecutivePastor) ![Gary & Sharon Maxwell-1](https://www.poa.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Gary%20%26%20Sharon%20Maxwell-1.png?width=1000&height=900&name=Gary%20%26%20Sharon%20Maxwell-1.png) Student Pastor ### Garen & Barbara Stanley Garen and Barbara lead REFUGE Student Ministries with energy and passion. They care deeply about reaching local students with the love and message of Jesus, and they also prioritize being dedicated parents to their three children, Kylen, Gunner, and Oaklyn. [More About Our Pastors](https://www.poa.church/meet-our-pastors#StudentPastor) ![Garen & Barbara Stanley](https://www.poa.church/hs-fs/hubfs/Garen%20%26%20Barbara%20Stanley.webp?width=1000&height=882&name=Garen%20%26%20Barbara%20Stanley.webp) ## Latest Sermons Watch the latest message from The Pentecostals of Alexandria and be encouraged with biblical truth for your everyday life. [View All Sermons](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQP_d_oxp4LF6uUgZ0-waGb3Gb1RwOdCj&si=uB_RC3JK1j92GjvP&index=1) ![a3c53bd81bd0a4cb7da3832585cd256ccfd3e25d](https://www.poa.church/hs-fs/hubfs/a3c53bd81bd0a4cb7da3832585cd256ccfd3e25d.jpg?width=1600&height=1067&name=a3c53bd81bd0a4cb7da3832585cd256ccfd3e25d.jpg) ## Giving Generosity is part of who we are at The Pentecostals of Alexandria. When you give, you’re not only supporting weekly services and ministries within our church family, but also helping us reach beyond our walls to serve the community and share the Gospel around the world.
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