Minister & Staff

Rev. Dr. James K. Pohl

Jim & Mary Pohl moved to the Lake of the Ozarks in 2001 from South County in St. Louis, where Jim served as Pastor of Prince of Peace United Church of Christ for 23 years.  He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Eden Theological Seminary during that time.  Mary is an RN who continues to run clinical trials and work in sales for a pharmaceutical company.  They have three grown sons -- two are pilots in the military and the third has completed culinary school in Kansas City.  They also have four young granddaughters.  Contact Jim

Dr. Janis Gallamore ~ Music Director

Janis joined Lake Ozark Christian Church as Music Director in July 2007.  She has a PhD in Psychology and is a licensed practitioner in the State of Missouri.  In college she obtained a double minor in piano and voice.  As the wife of Dr. Larry Gallamore, a retired minister, she has devoted a major part of her life to music in the church.  Contact Janis 

Sandy Barnes, Cindi Conley, & Amy Miller ~ Children & Youth Programs

Sandy Barnes leads our CYF (Christian Youth Fellowship) group for high school students.  Sandy is the Office and Finance Manager for a local boat brokerage and sales business, and coaches tennis for the School of the Osage High School. 

Cindi Conley leads our Chi-Rho group for junior high students, as well as helping out with our children's programs.  Cindi is a local business owner and renowned for her fun children's craft activities.

Amy Miller leads our children's programs.  She worked on the School of the Osage pre-school program and has extensive experience working with youth in crisis, youth development and early childhood education.  Contact Sandy, Cindi or Amy

Pat Buschman ~ Office Manager

If you need to know something about Lake Ozark Christian Church, Pat is the one to see!  She keeps our administration running smoothly and is knowledgeable about all aspects of our church functions.  Pat started working for LOCC in 1998 after attending a bible study class with another LOCC member.  She and her husband, John, have been married 40 years and have two children and eight grandchildren.  Pat's hobbies include cooking, painting and golf.   Contact Pat

Rosemary Johnson ~ Secretary

With over 25 years of experienced in administrative support and office management, Rosemary brings extensive skills to our office staff.  Rosemary and her husband, Bob, moved to the Lake area after they both retired from Anheiser-Busch in 2004.  She likes living close to her daughter and two grandchildren, and enjoys sewing, gardening and scrapbooking in her spare time.  Contact Rosemary