Leadership

District Elder Walter T. Ragland was baptized in 2003 in the name of Jesus and filled with the Holy Ghost in 2004, at Madison Pentecostal Assembly where Bishop Eugene Johnson is the Senior Pastor. Under Bishop Johnson's leadership he served in many capacities i.e. youth leader, gatekeeper, usher, local men’s department chairman, Christian educator, safety and security leader, outreach team member, and baptism committee member. District Elder Ragland's most humbling act of service is when he was called into the ministry to preach the Word of God in 2007.

In 2013, Elder Walter was installed as the Brotherhood Chairman for the Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota Council (MWDDC). As a result of his leadership abilities at the local and district levels, District Elder Ragland was encouraged to utilize his skills at the national level. In 2018, Elder Ragland became the Assistant Treasurer for the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World International Men's Ministry Auxiliary (IMMA). 

In August 2018, the time being right, Bishop Eugene Johnson acknowledged the calling on District Elder Ragland’s life and sent him to Pastor at Appleton Pentecostal Assembly. 

In 2024, District Elder Ragland was elevated from assistant treasurer of the IMMA to treasurer.

District Elder Ragland was born in Chicago, Illinois. His formal education consists of an associate's degree in counseling as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. District Elder Ragland currently works as an Executive Director for a clinic in Oshkosh, WI. where he is making a profound impact on those who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. District Elder Ragland has received several awards recognizing his work in the community, including an appreciation from the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute where he was awarded the President’s Award for Outstanding Service.

District Elder Ragland has been married for over 19 years to Lady Tarsha Ragland and they have one daughter.

Lady Tarsha Ragland was baptized in Jesus’ name on Dec 16, 1990, and filled with the Holy Ghost on May 1, 1991, at Madison Pentecostal Assembly (MPA) where Bishop Eugene S. Johnson is the Senior Pastor. Trustee Ragland served in many capacities at MPA; youth leader, Sunday school teacher (youth and adult), gatekeeper and trustee. In 2018, Lady Ragland began serving alongside her husband as he took on the pastoral role at Appleton Pentecostal Assembly (APA). Since then, Lady Ragland has served as a trustee, teacher, historian, leader of the women’s department, director of youth Christian education department and oversight for the In-reach, greeter and usher ministries.

In 2024, Lady Ragland was elevated to Executive Pastor at APA where she continues to maintain good stewardship over the affairs of the church.

Lady Ragland has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a Master of Science Degree in Business Management. Lady Ragland has worked for over 25 years for one of the largest non-profit organizations in the country. Lady Ragland was united in Holy Matrimony to Pastor Walter T. Ragland on Dec 11, 2004, and they have one daughter.