Pastor Gary Brandt, a native of Crystal City, Missouri, graduated from Missouri State University in 1971 with a degree in accounting. After serving two years in the U.S. Army (Military Police Corps), ten years at St. Joe Lead Co., five years with Hardy/Diamond Crystal Salt Cos., lastly as Plant Controller in Manistee, Michigan, he made a major career change. In 1995, Pastor Brandt graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He then served 23 years at First Lutheran Church in Ada, Oklahoma and 30 miles away at Hope Lutheran Church in Sulphur, Oklahoma. He also served as the Norman Circuit Counselor for seven terms, 21 consecutive years, as well as being the part-time Spiritual Counselor at Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital in Ada. He was active in the Ada Sunrise Rotary Club and served on the Board of Directors for CASA. In June of 2018, Pastor retired and moved here to the Lake of the Ozarks. Retirement was short-lived as God had other plans. Now he enjoys serving at Peace. I hope you have the opportunity to worship here with a wonderful group of loving Christians. Pastor Brandt’s three children, six grandchildren, and great-granddaughter live in Missouri. The peace of the Lord be with you!