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 The son of a Pentecostal church planter, Art Hodges received the call to lifelong ministry at a young age. Initially desiring to be a pilot, he honored his father’s request and attended bible college, setting him up for lifelong ministry. After graduating, he was a traveling evangelist, preaching the Acts 2:38 message across the country and abroad. Life led them to assist at the First United Pentecostal Church of National City, eventually being unanimously elected as its pastor. In addition to his role as pastor, Pastor Hodges is a leader in the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI). He serves as the District Superintendent for the Southern California District of the UPCI. He is also an adjunct professor at his alma mater, Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, MN.

Rick Lovall became the Stewardship Director in 2023 after serving as the assistant director since 2019. He also serves as the president of the Church Loan Fund and the United Pentecostal Foundation, as well as on the boards of United Insurance Solutions, Inc., and United Pentecostal Properties, LLC. As an ordained minister, he previously pastored for nine years. He has a degree in Banking from the Barret School of Banking at Christian Brothers University, as well as over 15 years of experience in banking and commercial lending. He and his wife, Kelby, have two sons, Easton and Parker.

 Nick Mahaney is a UPCI evangelist known for his powerful preaching, compelling testimony, and deep burden for reaching the lost. Rev. Mahaney has a unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life, often drawing from his own experiences of redemption and transformation. His ministry emphasizes the power of God's grace, delivering messages that inspire hope, revival, and a renewed commitment to Christ. Whether preaching at large conferences, local churches, or special events, he is dedicated to seeing lives changed through the Holy Spirit. Nick Mahaney’s passion for evangelism continues to impact communities across the nation, calling people to deeper faith and commitment to God’s purpose.