Pella — Patrick Edouard, a former pastor at the Covenant Reformed Church in Pella, entered a plea of not guilty on May 17 to charges of sexual abuse and exploitation. Edouard also waived his right to a speedy trail. A trail date has not yet been set. Edouard was arrested Wednesday, March 30, and charged with three counts of sexual abuse 3rd degree, two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual exploitation by a counselor.